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Red Eye Radio

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Red Eye Radio is the pre-eminent syndicated overnight radio show hosted by radio vets Gary McNamara and Eric Harley airing Monday through Friday, Midnight to 5am Central. Targeted at long haul truckers, Red Eye Radio has broadened its mission to include virtually everyone living and working non-traditional hours. The audience includes shift workers, travelers, truck drivers and others who embrace the new 24/7 lifestyle, with many restaurants, retailers and other business establishments open round the clock. Red Eye Radio is the successor to Midnight Trucking Radio Network, a program whose roots go back 40 years. Each night the hosts of Red Eye Radio review the headlines, cover the issues that matter and keep listeners tuned-in with insight and perspective. Also on the agenda popular culture, family issues and detailed national weather forecasts.
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Episodes

05-14-25 Part Two - Chuck Schumer Plays Dodgeball

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we focus on Chuck Schumer's unique ability to dodge direct questions and prove his inability to face the truth of the liberal insanity. Also more on Jake Tapper's book, audio from the President in Saudi Arabia on maintaining Iran's non-nuclear status as he lifts sanctions on Syria to give them a fresh start, lawmakers work through the night on the "Big Beautiful Bill" and President Trump departs Saudi Arabia for Qatar. For more tal...

May 14, 202538 min

05-13-25 Part One - The Reality of Parody

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the discussion begins with the insanity of the left and how intended parody actually reflects more of reality. Also taxes on social security, gas prices are slightly higher, the 10 year treasury bill is up, the Presdient arrives is Saudi Arabia for his tour of the region and Ron Johnson's OpEd piece on the Big Beautiful Bill. Also an update on Gary's father, and Chip Roy's projected response on the Medicaid bill. For more talk on t...

May 13, 20252 hr 28 min

05-13-25 Part Two - De Plane! De Plane!

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, don't take the plane. As President Trump visits Saudi Arabia on a business trip, a plane was offered as a gift. The jury's out on whether he'll accept or not. Also the reason for his 3-day trip to the middle east, there's no reason why he should visit Israel, hilarious audio from Senator John Kennedy on Joe Biden, the DNC starts the process of removing David Hogue as Vice Chair plus much more. For more talk on the issues that matte...

May 13, 202538 min

05-12-25 Part One - A Trade Deal?

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we start the discussion by asking if trade negotations with China is a "deal" or not. Also weekend headlines including the mayor of Newark's arrest for invading the ICE detainment facility, Joe Biden..Bernie Sanders..AOC and Kamala..go away!!, audio from Bill Maher on calling Trump Hitler and shocking audio from the liberal narrative on trans-genders in sports. Also a solar energy bill in Texas, adjusting pricing on prescription me...

May 12, 20252 hr 28 min

05-12-25 Part Two - A 90 Day Pause

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the Trump administration announcing a 90 day pause on tariffs as negotiations with China continue. Also Quatar offers a donation to President Trump a Boeing 747, our ancient computers in the studio, Jasmine Crockett looking to run "safest white boy" in 2028 and much more. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED E...

May 12, 202538 min

05-09-25 Part One - Biden: "I Would Have Won"

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Joe Biden emerges on The View to say "I would have won". Also Mark Halprin says "the Biden's need money", tax increases, Bernie Sanders on the oligarchy tour, Gary's flight perks, WSJ says Trump to raise taxes on the rich, speculation on the title of Joe Biden's book and Jasmine Crockett is at it again. Also Charles Barkley on men playing women's sports, actress Mandy Moore finds it impossible to rebuild her LA home, and much more....

May 09, 20252 hr 27 min

05-09-25 Part Two - The Inauguaration of Pope Leo XIV

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, discussion about the new Pope as he holds his first mass. Also chaos erupts at the Columbia University campus and an audio statement from the University with Claire Shipman and much more. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Le...

May 09, 202538 min

05-08-25 Part One - Tax Limits On Social Security

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the issue of social security starts the show as tax limits and benefits are in question. Also AI robot goes in attack mode, big trade deal meeting scheduled for tomorrow, trade negotiations with Canada, China and Mexico, the summer of leftist insanity and congressional hearings on the radical trans-gender movement. Also pro Hamas protesters barge their way into Columbia University and much more. For more talk on the issues that mat...

May 08, 20252 hr 28 min

05-08-25 Part Two - Title IX

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, more discussion on Title IX and the congressional hearings on the radical trans-gender movement and men competing against women in sports. Also Chip Roy on the reconciliation bill and black smoke from the Vatican (no Pope yet). For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker,...

May 08, 202538 min

05-07-25 Part One - Canada, China & Hollywood

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, a discussion on the President's desire for Canadian oil, the upcoming meeting with China over tariffs and how Hollywood movies should film in the US. Also headlines from the Babylon Bee, audio from Kristi Noem on deportation, remembering great Hollywood movies, Chuck Shumer angry at Newark Airport, more scrutiny of Harvard University, in flight Wi-Fi service, remembering the wrestling Von Erich family and much more. For more talk o...

May 07, 20252 hr 28 min

05-07-25 Part Two - Hooray For Hollywood

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, reflections of good and bad movies and the comparison of what Hollywood is producing today. Also paying off college loans, choosing a sustaining industry and much more. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your...

May 07, 202538 min

05-06-25 Part One - A Poll On Tax Cuts

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Gary goes solo this morning as Eric is under the weather. Gary crunches the numbers on how Americans responded to tax increases or cuts from the government. Also the upcoming parade scheduled for the 250th for the military and coinciding with President Trump's birthday in June, Marjorie Taylor Green and her opinion on mineral mining in the Ukraine, University of Washington in Seattle makes news as police infiltrate a building to ar...

May 06, 20252 hr 28 min

05-06-25 Part Two - Nationwide Court Injunctions

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the nationwide injunction on courts. Also the Education Secretary drops the hammer on Harvard with a scathing letter. This and much more. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

May 06, 202538 min

05-05-25 Part One - The Return Of Alcatraz

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we begin with discussion of the possible return of opening Alcatraz, however doubtful DOGE will approve. Also the funding behind movies overseas, don't count China out on AI, federal funding to stop for PBS and NPR, Jen Psaki and her denial of Joe Biden's condition, the media's attempt to cover Biden's mistakes, a woman missing for 60 years discovered alive, the marketing welcome-wagon and much more. For more talk on the issues tha...

May 05, 20252 hr 28 min

05-05-25 Part Two - The Starbucks Dress Code

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Starbucks employees revolt as the company enforces a specific dress code. Also the ins and outs of retail. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 05, 202538 min

05-02-25 Part One - Signalgate Ousts Waltz

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we start with the ousting of Mike Waltz and the "signalgate" issue. Also audio from Stephen Miller on MS-13 terrorists, Jasmine Crockett on illegal immigration, the White House encourages Kamala Harris to keep making speeches, audio from DOGE on Jessie Waters Show. Also the Kentucky Derby this weekend, Eric's bullriding story, audio from congressman Chip Roy on reforming Medicaid and much more. For more talk on the issues that matt...

May 02, 20252 hr 28 min

05-02-25 Part Two - The DOGE War Room

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, listening in on audio from a DOGE meeting and hearing the strategy of how they operate on cutting waste, fraud and abuse. Also the audio cut of the week featuring Tim Walz, audio from Stephen Miller on the lack of media coverage of MS-13 gangs and much more. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW ...

May 02, 202538 min

05-01-25 Part One - An Audio Overload

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, explosive audio from Scott Jennings with CNN anchors over deportation issues. Also Tim Walz on why he was picked as VP, Chuck Shumer on President Trump's approval rating, going through a power outage, Republicans and the budget, the passing of David Horowitz and much more. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED ...

May 01, 20252 hr 28 min

05-01-25 Part Two - Neil Young's New Song

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Neil Young's new song about Tesla. Also Kamala Harris emerges to serve up fresh word salad. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 01, 202538 min

04-30-25 Part One - The Reconciliation Bill

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we begin with discussion of the budget issues and Amazon's estimated tariff amounts (more of a scare than anything). Also an update on Spain's power outage, the first 100 days of President Trump, examples of being scammed, Chuck Shumer's 100 days of hell narrative and much more. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download th...

Apr 30, 20252 hr 28 min

04-30-25 Part Two - Home Grown Terrorism

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, more details on terrorism on the home front in the light of another incident of vehicular manslaughter in Vancouver. Also a possible war between India and Pakistan. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad ...

Apr 30, 202538 min

04-29-25 Part One - Lights Out in Spain

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the power outages in Spain, Portugal and parts of France is initially blamed on a solar flare. Also audio from John Holman on judges obstructing justice, false reports on a 2 year old being deported and much more. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening ...

Apr 29, 20252 hr 28 min

04-29-25 Part Two - Poor Judgement

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, immigration and activist judges and how the Trump administration intends to enforce the new laws. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 29, 202538 min

04-28-25 Part One - A Judge's Bad Judgement

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we begin with AOC and audio from a meeting in 2019. Also The President makes some adjustments to his tariffs, Judge Dugan's insane actions to obstruct justice, audio from David Brooks on PBS on civil disobedience, a discussion on tariffs and GDP numbers, audio from 60 Minutes on the resignation of a chief executive and much more. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 1...

Apr 28, 20252 hr 28 min

04-28-25 Part Two - Tariff Adjustments and The Economy

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we discuss the tariff adjustments ahead and the economic changes in it's wake. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 28, 202538 min

04-25-25 Part One - Protecting Free Speech

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, fallout from the band Kneecap's antisemetic rant at Cochells and Sharon Osbourne's remarks about it. Also Michelle Obama will not run for office but AOC likely, the civil war inside the democratic party, the global market's impact on the US, AI and the effect on today's work ethic. Also Wisconsin Governor and his pathetic football pass to promote NFL draft and much more. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on rad...

Apr 25, 20252 hr 28 min

04-25-25 Part Two - A Democratic Revolt

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, a revolt in the Dedmocratic party as their economic strategy fails and Chuck Schumer's ratings tank. Also audio of the week featuring Elizabeth Warren's epic fail in an interview trying to defend Joe Biden's condition. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or liste...

Apr 25, 202538 min

04-24-25 Part One - Has AI Become Mandatory

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, audio from Steve Bannon on his inability to see waste fraud and abuse. Also audio from Kellyanne Conway on tariffs, President Trump's comments on the importance of AI, a few funny headlines from The Babylon Bee. Also Dick Durbin decides to run for President, student loan forgiveness and much more. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3...

Apr 24, 20252 hr 28 min

04-24-25 - Part Two - Deporting Garcia

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the discussion focuses on the details of the deportation process and how Garcia's case serves as an example of of many to come in President Trump's immigration policy. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ...

Apr 24, 202538 min

04-23-25 Part One- A Variety of Issues

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we replay audio from Elizabeth Warren trying to defend Joe Biden's cognitive ability. Also tariff's effect on auto parts, first quarter GDP numbers, Al Gore's lies about ethanol with audio from San Francisco event, student loan forgiveness push back and much more. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO...

Apr 23, 20252 hr 28 min
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