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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

06-13-25 Part One - Operation Rising Lion

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we bigin with breaking news as Israel launches a massive airstrike on Iran taking out three top military and six nuclear scientists as well as the destruction of Iran's nuclear facilities. Additional collateral damage is yet to be assessed. Iran has quickly returned fire by launching over 100 drones toward Israel. Benjamin Netanyahu vows to strike Iran to halt a nuclear nightmare for as many days as it takes. Also President Trump w...

Jun 13, 20252 hr 25 min

06-13-25 Part Two - Israel Declares War

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the latest on Operation Rising Lion as Israel declares all out war on Iran to take out their nuclear capabilities. Also more on the congressional oversight commitee's questioning Tim Walz on defining what is a woman, the latest on the tragic Air India plane crash in India killing 241 and one survivor and audio from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announcing the declaration of war on Iran. For more talk on the issues that ...

Jun 13, 202537 min

06-12-25 Part One - Farewell to the Last Beach Boy

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we say goodbye to the founding member and brainchild of the Beach Boys, Brian Wilson. The last remaining member of the iconic group died today from a long declining demnsia related illness. Brian Wilson was 82. Also remebering Sly Stone and Loretta Swit who respectivly passed in the last few days and left an indelible mark in 70s pop culture. In the latest news, LA braces for more riots, the market's reponse to the Presidents trade...

Jun 12, 20252 hr 25 min

06-12-25 Part Two - The Ratio Game

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Democrats play the "ratio game" by making skewed numbers of comparisons of how many cars burned vs, those not burned..in ALL of California. Also hilarious headlines from the Babylon Bee, interviews from local LA TV stations demonstrating the insanity of LA residents and Deputy Mayor of LA accusing federal agents of being terrorists .. and BREAKING NEWS as an Air India flight A-171 bound to London with some 200 on board, crashes min...

Jun 12, 202537 min

06-11-25 Part One - Cocktail Wednesday

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the guys tease about turning to drinking in the face of the insanity of the LA rioters. Also curfews in place as looters and rioters run wild in the streets of Los Angeles. Arrests increase as the mayhem turns violent, Governor Newsome himself faces arrest as he continues to place blame at the President and does nothing to support an overwhelmed L.A.P.D. Also ABC fires Terry Moran over anti-Trump post on social media, a list of qua...

Jun 11, 20252 hr 31 min

06-11-25 Part Two - An E-Verify Failure

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, protests erupt after federal agents raid a meat packing plant in Nebraska to deport over 70 undocumented workers. Management relied on E-Verify to validate workers. Also Bob Costas has Trump derangement syndrome 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, ...

Jun 11, 202539 min

06-10-25 Part One - ICE Protests Spread Nationwide

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the insanity of the ICE protesters spreads to other cities including New York and Dallas as President Trump takes decisive action against LA rioters with military deployment. Also audio from House Speaker Johnson on the democratic support of the protesters, liberals blaming the President for targeting California since it's a deep blue state, audio from President Trump defending questions about a civil war and Victor David Hanson on...

Jun 10, 20252 hr 31 min

06-10-25 Part Two - Profiling a Protester

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley. who are the people that protest and engage in lawlessness and where the hatred comes from. Also bringing the rioters to justice, how far will President Trump takes this uprising to maintain law and order, the LA riots demonstrate the dereliction of duty and the complete lack of leadership in California and much more. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1...

Jun 10, 202539 min

06-09-25 Part One - Los Angeles Out Of Control

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, as the anti-ICE protests in LA turn to riots and lawlessness, the President brings in the National Guard only to met with outrage from the Governor of California. Also the embarrassment of Gavin Newsome looms over his state and other state lawmakers reminding everyone of his blatant dereliction of duty five months ago during the LA wildfires, Newsome taunts Border Czar Tom Holman to "come and get me", Kilmar Abrego Garcia "wrongly ...

Jun 09, 20252 hr 31 min

06-09-25 Part Two - The Trump/Musk Tiff

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, all of us are hoping for a "big beautiful reconciliation" but the President says he has no interest in kissing and making up. Also the liberal media coverage of the LA riots are an epic fail and audio from Michael Shellenberger on the LA protests. 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, askin...

Jun 09, 202539 min

06-06-25 Part One - Clash Of The Titans

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Thursday was all about Trump versus Musk / The two will reportedly speak by phone on Friday / Musk goes low with Epstein social post and puts out a poll asking if it's time for a third political party / Trump tells the German Chancellor D Day was not a great day for him / Friday fun with a look back at the Obama "I Pledge" video featuring celebrities such as P. Diddy / SCOTUS hands down three unaminous decisions including employmen...

Jun 06, 20252 hr 31 min

06-06-25 Part Two - Biden's Doctor Subpoenaed

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, expect the Trump-Musk feud story to fade after this weekend's Sunday shows; What will be the fallout for Musk after his social post alledges Trump appears on the Epstein list / House Oversight Committee chair James Comer has subpoenaed Joe Biden’s doctor for testimony about the former president’s health / A Harvard professor's tenure is revoked amid a data fraud investigation. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen ...

Jun 06, 202539 min

06-05-25 Part One - Karine Jean-Pierre Goes Rogue

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, former Biden White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre leaves the democratic party to go independent and writes a tell-all book. Dramatic audio from critic Stephen A. Smith berates her for her decision. Also the honeymoon is over between President Trump and Elon Musk, audio from CNN's Scott Jennings on Karine Jean-Pierre's transition, audio from her with her official announcement, a look at the latest job numbers, audio from C...

Jun 05, 20252 hr 31 min

06-05-25 Part Two - Miss Independent

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, a replay of audio comments from Scott Jennings, Steven A. Smith, Mark Halprin and others on Karine Jean-Pierre's announment of going independent and writing a tell-all book from her days as White House press secretary for the Biden administration. Also Condaleeza Rice issues warning about Putin and the building of Russian drones. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 1...

Jun 05, 202539 min

06-04-25 Part One - The Big Abominable Bill

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we begin with commentary on the heated exchange between Elon Musk and Scott Bessent as Musk calls the President's tax bill a "disgusting abomination". Also Michael Moore proposes a new pledge of allegiance, liberals unaware they are mocked globally, the latest on anti-semitism, fake news from Hamas, the importance of accurate headlines and always doing your best to help others. Also the rewards of a solid work ethic, audio from Ber...

Jun 04, 20252 hr 31 min

06-04-25 Part Two - The History of Permission Structure

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we look at the history of "the permission structure" as it dates back to the Obama era and recently repurposed by Tim Walz. Also democrats returns to pretending to be democrats, audio from Karoline Leavitt on Joe Biden's auto-pen 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 yo...

Jun 04, 202539 min

06-03-25 Part One - The Face of Antisemitism

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we learn more about the terrorist fire-bomber who attacked peaceful protesters Sunday in Boulder Colorado. Mohamed Sabry Soliman had paperwork in his car with the word "USAID" written in bold letters. Also liberals unfairly comparing the latest antisemitic attacks to the January 6th riot, naval drones and the innovation of war and a study on women's caffeine intake. Also Jeff "Skunk" Baxter is both a guitarist and a "rocket scienti...

Jun 03, 20252 hr 31 min

06-03-25 Part Two - My Expensive Useless Degree

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, audio from Mike Rowe on industry trades for the skilled workforce and where we are with expensive tuition giving college degrees that turn out useless to grads and the takeover of AI dominating the workforce and costing some their jobs. 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...

Jun 03, 202539 min

06-02-25 Part One - Hi Robot

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Elon Musk creates a robot (no word on how much it will cost to replace the battery). Also Eric returns from the Shell Rotella Super Rig Show at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, the terrorist attack in Boulder Colorado at a peaceful pro-Israel rally, the latest on the new steel tariffs, the court's decision on the President's reciprocal tariffs, drones and Ukraine, Cory Booker's Nazi Salute, men winning women's state championships, the i...

Jun 02, 20252 hr 31 min

06-02-25 Part Two - The Euphoria of DOGE

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the investigation continues on yesterday's terrorist act at a peaceful pro-Israel rally in Boulder Colorado. Also the success of DOGE as Elon Musk exits the administration yet remains watchful as the department continues to seek out fraud, waste and abuse. Also the alliance between President Trump and Elon Musk remains strong even though Musk has some criticisms of the President's tax bill and Gary tries to avoid the Nazi salute. F...

Jun 02, 202539 min

05-30-25 Part One - Tariff Off, Tariff On

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Gary flies solo for one more night and starts the show with a few headlines including Kieth Oberman's comments on Riley Gaines and Anthony Weiner says "women are crazy about me". Also Jake Tapper's ratings tank, examining the ruling on the President's tariffs, the legality on yesterday's Federal Court ruling on tariffs, MSNBC's viewership drops, audio from Senator John Cornyn and Laura Ingrahm (with Byron Donalds) on Joe Biden's co...

May 30, 20252 hr 31 min

05-30-25 Part Two - We Love Fanfare!

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Mayor of the District of Columbia Muriel Bowser's proposal could cause thousands to lose healthcare. Also audio from Jake Tapper analyzing another story on White House intimidation, the audio cut of the day from Tom Homan and the audio cut of the week from Frank Luntz on the President's repectful recognition of West Point grads. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12...

May 30, 202539 min

05-29-25 Part One - Federal Court: "I Shot The Tariff"

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, a federal court reject's President Trump's "unbounded authority" to impose worldwide tariffs. Gary breaks down why the court made this ruling. Also the market's response, some tariffs remain in place and how now to handle China, Canada and Mexico. Also the President talks tough on Russia, a new poll on immigration, mayoral hopeful Andrew Cuomo wants a $20 minimum wage in NYC, Elon Musk officially gone from DOGE, audio from Gutfeld ...

May 29, 20252 hr 31 min

05-29-25 Part Two - Tariffs On Appeal

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the Trump Administration wasted no time in appealing a federal court ruling to over-ride President Trump's "unbounded authority" to impose worldwide tariffs. Now a question of constitutionality is raised among many other questions if scrutiny. Also the market soars in response to the ruling, some tariffs will remain in place, the international response and what part of the ruling relates to an emergency. For more talk on the issues...

May 29, 202539 min

05-28-25 Part One - The Leader of the Future

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Gary flies solo today and starts with a Jasmine Crockett update as a "leader of the future", the importance of fair journalism, detailing the First Amendment of the Constitution and Elon Musk takes issue with the Big Beautiful Bill. Also Gary remembers guitarist Rick Derringer who died yesterday at 77, California officials make rule change to girl's track meet as the President gets involved outraging trans genders, Republican "gran...

May 28, 20252 hr 31 min

05-28-25 Part Two - XXXY

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the women's sports brand XXXY under scrutiny in Colorado for advertising violations. Also audio regarding exclusion of white males, holding liberals accountable, audio from Elon Musk criticizing the Big Beautiful Bill 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 spe...

May 28, 202539 min

05-27-25 Part One - The High Price of Communicating with Men

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we return from the holiday weekend to learn that democrats are up to it again. This time spending 20 million dollars to learn how to communicate with men (yes, go ahead and roll your eyes). Also Putin confuses President Trump, the Republican strategy, a discussion on the work ethic of today's youth, various audio clips with Jake Tapper defending his journalistic mistakes and the senseless motives of Trump hating, law breaking activ...

May 27, 20252 hr 31 min

05-27-25 Part Two - A Steel Of A Deal

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the President's announcement of a partnership with Nippon Steel. If all goes well we will soon refer to the President simply as "Steely Don". Also a new study on the benefits of vitamin D, Chicago public school system to determine if their curriculum is too lenient and the passing of the patriarch of "Duck Dynasty" Phil Robertson who suffered with dementia in his final days. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on...

May 27, 202539 min

5-26-25 - It's Memorial Day...The Red Eye Podcast Has The Day Off

The Red Eye Radio podcast returns tomorrow May 27th! Eric Harley and Gary McNamara will get you caught up on everything that happened over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 26, 20251 min

5-23-25 Part One - DOGE Is Dead

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the good and the bad of the "Big Beautiful Bill" / Rep. Chip Roy votes yes / Fiscal insanity continues / The Biden autopen story continues to grow / Democrats are willing to spend big bucks to find their own "Joe Rogan" / Political stategist James Carville blasts pronoun Democrats / Disney has reportedly asked The View to tone down their political rhetoric. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations ac...

May 23, 20252 hr 31 min
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