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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

06-25-25 Part Two - Democrats Desperate Vote

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, democrats spend billions on trying to learn what will capture the vote of young males to come up with the idea of lowering the drinking age. Also audio from the Secretary General of NATO recognizing and commending President Trump for achieving a cease fire with Iran, President Trump gets nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize as he encourages NATO leaders to agree on historic defense spending plan. For more talk on the issues that mat...

Jun 25, 202538 min

06-24-25 Part One - Cease Fire (on)

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Iran fires a sixth round of ballistic missiles after President Trump initiated an agreed cease fire between Israel and Iran. The Iranian state media reporting Iran has not agreed to a formal cease fire thus rejecting President Trump's declaration. The latest strikes from Israel kills nine Iranians with several wounded. Also the market's respond to the cease fire announcement, audio from John Kerry on Iran's pride and Israel prepare...

Jun 24, 20252 hr 28 min

06-24-25 Part Two - Cease Fire (off)

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Iran's defiance in agreeing with President Trump's declaration of a cease fire with Israel was apparent as missiles landed in Israel long after Israel agreed to the cease fire. Iranian state news reporting Iranian officials never agreed to an official cease fire from the President. Also audio from Jonathan Turley, Steven A. Smith and Dr. Phil shaming the democratic party for the very notion of threatening impeachment against Presid...

Jun 24, 202538 min

06-23-25 Part One - His Finest Hour

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we begin with an overview of where we stand some 24 hours after going to war with Iran. The President will meet with his military leaders at 1pm (EST) today to solidify a strategy moving forward. Also audio from John Bolton, Chris Christie and many others including CNN's Scott Jennings defending the President's decision as his finest hour and a seminal moment for the United States, the race to get the Big Beautiful Bill through the...

Jun 23, 20252 hr 28 min

06-24-25 Part Two - Appetite for a Third Party

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, a new poll indicates half of those polled want a third party in the U.S. based on those being disenchanted with the lack of leadership with democrats and republicans, plus 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 m...

Jun 23, 202538 min

06-22-25 Part One - The U.S. Strikes Key Iranian Nuclear Sites

In part one of a special weekend edition of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the U.S. strikes 3 Iranian nuclear sites / Trump calls it a "very successful attack" on Iran's nuclear program / IDF announces a new round of military strikes on western Iran / Some Democrats are calling the strikes unconsitutional / Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praises Trump's decision / Fox News correspondent Jennifer Griffin notes she's never seen such operational security...there were n...

Jun 22, 20252 hr 29 min

06-22-25 Part Two - Continued Coverage of U.S. Strikes on Iran

In part two of a special weekend edition of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the latest updates on the U.S. bombing 3 key nuclear sites in Iran / Rertired General Barry McCaffrey calls the the attacks on Iran bold and good move / How the BBC is covering the story / Foreign propaganda is all over social media claiming there was no damage in the Iranian strikes / New York City is on high alert for retaliation from Iran / Iran's foreign minister says he doesn't know how much room t...

Jun 22, 202538 min

06-20-25 Part One - A Two Week Wait

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, President Trump announces a two week timeline allowing for an Iranian diplomatic solution to the war. Also a WSJ story on how the U.S. intel on Iranian nuclear capabilities went back the the Biden administration, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously leaves California Governor Gavin Newsome and all of the "No Kings" protesters disappointed with a big win for the President and his authority to deploy the National Guard anyw...

Jun 20, 20252 hr 28 min

06-20-25 Part Two - Tapper Un-Tapped

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, discussion on how Jake Tapper's book "Original Sin" continues to implicate him as Joe Biden's cognitive condition becomes unarguably evident even among a growing number of democrats. Also his apology to Lara Trump should only be the beginning of apologies, the democratic Mayors and their openly childish behavior leaves democratic voters disappointed, the President unsure about Senator Josh Holley's request to raise the minimum wage...

Jun 20, 202538 min

06-19-25 Part One - The Causeheads

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, referencing the movie PCU the "causehead" protesters for the Israel/Iran war show up a bit late for the cause. Also democatic hearings on Joe Biden's cognitive condition, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals backs President Trump's ability to deploy the National Guard to the LA riots, audio from a CNN reporter interrupted by President Trump calling them fake news and audio from The View as Whoopi rants. Also breaking news from Tel Av...

Jun 19, 20252 hr 28 min

06-19-25 Part Two - Operation Rising Lion Intensifies

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the latest on the Isreal/Iran war as each country bombards the other with Iran damaging the largest hospital facility in Tel Aviv and Israel returning fire targeting Iran's defense and nuclear facilities. Also President Trump mitigates negotions to determine the U.S. response militarily warning Iran of an "unconditional surrender" and audio from the hearings on Joe Biden's cognitive condition. For more talk on the issues that matte...

Jun 19, 202538 min

06-18 - 25 Part One - Keeping Up With The Left

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, where will the democrats go next? Audio from Chris Cuomo on his fellow democrats, the latest on the senate bill, a look at the economic numbers, a report from Tom Holman on border patrol, audio from Arnold Shwarzenegger on "The View" on coming to America as an immigrant, a look at the market's response to the Iranian attacks and a discussion on travel bans. Also the latest on operation "Rising Lion" and much more. For more talk on ...

Jun 18, 20252 hr 28 min

06-18-25 Part Two - Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the lead singer of the band Red Jumpsuit Apparatus says "if you voted for Trump, you are forever banned from our shows" (we are so sad). Also the deadline looms for approval of the President's tax bill and the Federal Reserve braces for the policy decision. 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 a...

Jun 18, 202538 min

06-17-25 Part Two - It's Good To Be The King

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, in light of the "No Kings" protest..the guys continue to "Knight" themselves in their own royal fantasy. Also more details as news breaks from Tehran as Israel strikes hard taking out the closest in command next to the supreme leader Khamenei, President Trump returns home to the White House early cutting his Canada trip short, the market's response to the latest attacks on Iran, the President posts on Truth Social that he gave Iran...

Jun 17, 202538 min

06-17-25 Part One - The Kings of Red Eye Radio!

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the guys are back and wants to be Kings! (at least not dictators). We begin with the insanity of the "No Kings" protest movement spreading across the country. Also the latest on the war on Iran including the latest attack this morning taking out the closest leader nearest in rank to the Supreme Leader Khamenei. Also President Trump warns all Iranians to evacuate Iran, the "bunker buster" attacks from Israel and audio from the lates...

Jun 17, 20252 hr 28 min

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 28 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, 202538 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 28 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, 202538 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 28 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, 202538 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 28 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, 202538 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 28 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, 202538 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 28 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, 202538 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 28 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, 202538 min
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