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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

07-22-25 Part One - The Boys Are Back In Town

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the guys return from a 3-day weekend to discuss weekend activity, Texas heat and Eric's porch spider (yikes). Back to the news Hunter Biden's profanity laced interview cursing out..well..everyone, 60% of Democrats actually believe the Russian hoax, a new poll on President Trumps ratings on border crossing decisions, protests over CBS' cancellation of Steven Colbert's show as other late night show hosts take on what's left of the au...

Jul 22, 20252 hr 28 min

07-22-25 Part Two - A Glance At The Headlines

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we touch on the headlines from Kamala Harris' self-celebrated one year anniversary of her failed campaign, actress Molly Ringwald's all-in support of "Steven Colbert for President", Democrats who still doubt the success of the Iranian nuclear attacks last month and the real story on Gary's view of golfing. Also Tulsi Gabbert back in the news exposing Barack Obama's role in the Russian hoax against Donald Trump, a few funny headline...

Jul 22, 202538 min

07-21-25 Part One - A Collusion Collision

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Marconi award winning host Dan Mandis fills in for Gary and Eric tonight. Dan begins with accusations of a Russian collusion after Donald Trump was elected in 2016 as the Democrats began their war against the President. It began with a dirty dossier from the exiting Obama administration serving as the groundwork for a coop against Donald Trump. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard detailed "striking" findings from declas...

Jul 21, 20252 hr 28 min

07-21-25 Part Two - Bring The Redskins Back

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Marconi award winning host Dan Mandis fills in for Gary and Eric tonight. Dan continues discussion on the issue of the Washington Commanders reverting back to the Washington Redskins. The WOKE movement is dead and President Trump is challenging the teams stadium rights to make the change. Also other brands and modern values should be up for reconsideration as well in the interest of restoring what WOKE took away years ago. For more...

Jul 21, 202538 min

07-18-25 Part One - Walz Won't Waltz

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Tim Walz decides not to run for President in 2028 (whew!). Also the guys discuss music and guitarists..especially military missle expert Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, PBS/NPR defunded (for now), dossier 2.0 for the Epstein files, a potential lawsuit between President Trump and the WSJ, President Trump to sign the first "claw-back" bill in decades as Congress delivers $9B cut, audio from Stephen Colbert on CBS cancelling his show, Astronomer...

Jul 18, 20252 hr 28 min

07-18-25 Part Two - Who You Callin' Old?

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, a new poll of Gen Zs determine what age is officially "old" (boy were they wrong). Of course the guys discuss their mortality. Also the House passes the recision bill (PBS/NPR takes a loss), the anniversary of "political activist" Colin Kaepernick, "Commie Mamdani" is coming for your home, the WSJ says "what's next for the Democrats" (audio from Mark Halprin) plus much more! For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on...

Jul 18, 202538 min

07-17-25 Part One - The Fed, Epstein and a Sweeter Coke

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the Fed keeps his chair and Coca Cola gets sweeter. But back to Jerome Powell, he gets to keep his seat (after all). Also the President calls out MAGA supporters for being selfish, the Epstein files: to be or not to be, the President calls it "the Epstein hoax", the PBS funding issue continues (does anyone actually listen to public radio for emergencies?) in fact taxpayers should support any "good"content..including Red Eye Radio! ...

Jul 17, 20252 hr 28 min

07-17-25 Part Two - The Steve Miller Band Overheats

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the Steve Miller Band announces cancellation of their current tour due to "climate change" (instead of being honest about lagging ticket sales). Also a new deadline looms for Iran for nuclear sanctions, Republican house leaders investigate Jill Biden's role in covering up Joe Biden's condition, Democrats give a warm welcome to Zohran Mamdani and much more! For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations acr...

Jul 17, 202538 min

07-16-25 Part One - Deep State Antics Probe

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, a look at the inflation numbers released early Tuesday / From Just The News; The FBI has quietly launched an investigation into a decade of Democratic party and deep-state antics / Also featured in the discussion is an article from The Daily Signal: "FBI ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Case Goes Far Beyond Comey and Brennan" / Trump accuses Senator Adam Schiff of committing mortgage fraud by lying about his primary residence for over a decade /...

Jul 16, 20252 hr 28 min

07-16-25 Part Two - Mamdani Doubles Down

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, New York City mayor candidate Mamdani meet with the city's business leaders doubling down on his plan to raise their taxes if elected / Democrat NYC District Attorney Alvin Bragg's GOP opponent slams him for rising crime in the city including retail theft / Democrats cannot say where they stand on the issues / For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ...

Jul 16, 202538 min

07-15-25 Part One - Gary & Eric Celebrate 20 Years As Co-hosts

In part one of Red Eye Radio, Gary McNamara and Eric Harley celebrate 20 years of co-hosting together / A poll finds 60 percent of Democrats voters still say it's likely or very likely Trump colluded with the Russians / Politco headline: Trump ties Ukraine aid to America First / Trump to send Patriot missiles and batteries to NATO for Ukraine / Trump will tariff Russia 100 percent if no peace with Urkaine in 50 days / It's record container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles as Trump tariff deadl...

Jul 15, 20252 hr 28 min

07-15-25 Part Two - Dems Want Biden To Shut Up

In part two of Red Eye Radio, Gary McNamara and Eric Harley talk about their 20 years together as co-hosts which began July 15, 2005/ A high-speed rail line hopes to connect Los Angeles to New York City in 72 hours / From "The Hill": Democrats say Biden needs to quit taking GOP bait / Some Democratic strategists are praying for a depression to hurt Republicans. 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...

Jul 15, 202538 min

07-14-25 Part One - Trump Gives Bondi A Thumbs Up

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, how the media writes their headlines / Trump defends Attorney General Bondi amid MAGA Epstein criticsm / Trump says he is considering revoking Rosie O'Donnell's citizenship / Mark Cuban calls for Border Czar Homan to put out a top 100 illegal criminals list / California Governor is getting blasted for his comments on the ICE raid on the marijuana farm / The State Department cuts / A commie commie Mayor Mamdani update / Trump's prop...

Jul 14, 20252 hr 28 min

07-14-25 Part Two - Democratic Favorability Deflates

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Mike Rowe and the massive need for skilled workers at A.I. technology grows / Red Eye welcomes a new affilate...WUSW in Buffalo, NY / Famous people who are from Buffalo / A poll show Democratic favoriability contines to fall. 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, o...

Jul 14, 202538 min

07-11-25 Part One - ICE Marijuana Farm Raid

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the left's dishonesty about the ICE raid at a marijuana farm in California / Texas Rep Jasmine Crockett leads a hypothetical primary Senate 2026 field with 35% of likely Democratic voters / Kamala Harris' cringe worthy guest appearance on a podcast that was too bad to air / A new poll by CNN shows Americans aren't afraid of climate change / Audio of another TikTok liberal going crazy...this time over Alligator Alcatraz / Governor N...

Jul 11, 20252 hr 28 min

07-11-25 Part 2 - Top 2 Stories Of The Week

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, a look back at the two top stories of the week (the planned deadly attack on ICE agents in Alvarado Texas...and some Congressional Democrats are scared of their own voters) / Questions about TSA policy change on removing shoes at security / Washington Post CEO encourages employees take a buyout if they don't align with the companies new direction. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across Ameri...

Jul 11, 202538 min

07-10-25 Part One - Biden's Doctor Pleads The Fifth

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the left conitinues to push lies about the Big Beautiful bill / The View's Joy Behar doesn't know the difference between medicaid and medicare / The DOJ investigation of James Comey and John Brennan over the Russia collusion hoax / Biden's former White House doctor appeared before a House oversight committee, took the 5th and refused to answer questions because of doctor-patient priveledge / A Blue Alert was issued for a man accuse...

Jul 10, 20252 hr 28 min

07-10-25 Part Two - Commies vs Pinko Commies

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the audio cut of the day from a liberal who thinks she has it all figured out / Democrat socialist allies of NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani may be eyeing primary challenges next year to congressional democrats in New York City / Economic news from the commerce department / Kamala Harris' TikTok "Subway Takes" was so bizarre, the host and Harris both agreed to delete it For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio ...

Jul 10, 202538 min

07-09-25 Part One - Commie Mamdani

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, NYC mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani has come under fire for radical campaign promises and quoting communist Karl Marx. Mayor Eric Adams rebukes him for romanticizing socialism during the campaign. Also TSA pre-checks at airports slightly lifted by allowing you to leave your shoes on, a look at the accuracy of Presidential polls, President Trump delays sending weapons to Ukraine, price averages for electricity rates with a state by s...

Jul 09, 20252 hr 28 min

07-09-25 Part Two - The Immigrant Superman

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, hilarious headlines from the Babylon Bee with the best relating to the new Superman movie. We try to imagine the Christian "think tank" office of the Babylon Bee as related to National Lampoon's smoke-filled office of writers back in the day. Also the politicalization of the new Superman movie as director James Gunn summizes the plot of the movie related to immigrants plight in America, a story related to the IRS and the tax struct...

Jul 09, 202538 min

07-08-25 Part One - Liberals Turned Martyrs

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, an Axios article exposes their own kind detailing how leftist democrats are openly willing to turn into extremists and martyrs for their cause citing violence and drawing blood to prove their cause..all invoked by their hatred for President Trump and the administration's efforts to establish and enforce law and order in America. Also 11 people charged with attempted murder in a coordinated July 4th attack on ICE agents outside of a...

Jul 08, 20252 hr 28 min

07-08-25 Part Two - The River Wild

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, as the death toll in south Texas exceeds 100, Governor Greg Abbott vows to increase search and rescue efforts until every missing person is accounted for. Cleanup efforts for the disastrous flood intensify as miles of mountainous debris is set to be cleared. Aid and volunteer efforts from all over the nation are pouring in. Also audio from President Trump on "Commie Mamdani" calling out the socialist NY mayoral hopeful a communist,...

Jul 08, 202538 min

07-07-25 Part One - Hit & Run Politics

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the guys return from vacation to catch up on events from the last week. We start with the devastating flooding of the Guadalupe river in south Texas that has taken the lives of over 79 people including 22 children. As search and rescue teams tirelessly continue to comb the river for rescue and recovery. Some 860 people have been rescued thus far and the devastation is enormous. Also the shameful blame from the leftist media deliber...

Jul 07, 20252 hr 28 min

07-07-25 Part Two - The America Party

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, in defiance of President Trump's tax bill, Elon Musk announces that he has formed the "America Party" to give you back your freedom. The President respond's by saying "he's completely off the rails". Musk wants to focus on winning just a few house and district seats over the next 12 months and may later consider a candidate to represent the so called third party. President Trump posting on Truth Social that Musk is angry over his i...

Jul 07, 202538 min

The Red Eye Radio podcast has the day off. Happy 4th of July!

Enjoy your Independence Day. Great news! Gary McNamara and Eric Harley return with a new podcast Monday morning to catch you up on everything that happened this holiday weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 04, 20251 min

07-03-25 Part One - The Speaker Says He Has The Votes

Dan Mandis (WTN-Nashville) fills in for Gary and Eric. House Speaker Mike Johnson expects the Big Beautiful Bill to pass early Thursday morning. Overnight as Red Eye began, it seemed President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill was all but dead in the House with unexpected opposition by 5 Republicans and 8 no votes/ Tennessee Congressman Scott Desjarlais joined the show to talk about the stalled bill and whether or not he thought it will eventually pass / Reaction from Newt Gingrich and Congressman Jim ...

Jul 03, 20252 hr 28 min

07-03-25 Part Two - Children Will Starve!

Dan Mandis (WTN-Nashville) fills in for Eric and Gary, In part two of Red Eye Radio, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke from the Senate floor on what he calls the one big ugly bill...and abomination that will starve children / Dan takes more of your calls on the Big Beautiful Bill /Deportation numbers in Tennessee shows 80 percent had a criminal conviction or a pending charge / A CNN commentator asks why people aren’t investigating the Trump family’s citizen status. Learn more about you...

Jul 03, 202538 min

07-02-25 Part One - Trump And DeSantis...What Rivalry?

Dan Mandis (WTN-Nashville) fills in for Gary and Eric. In part one of Red Eye Radio, President Trump visits Alligator Alcatraz and is asked about his relationship with Flordia Governor Ron DeSantis / Trump approves the National Guard as immigration judges at the new Florida dentention center / Over 300 bodies near the Mexican border have been discovered by authorities on the floor of a private crematorium / CNN actually reports Trump's strong GOP approval numbers / The Big Beautiful bill passes ...

Jul 02, 20252 hr 28 min

07-02-25 Part Two - The Simply Disgusting ICE App

Dan Mandis (WTN-Nashville) fills in for Eric and Gary. In part two of Red Eye Radio, border czar Tom Homan expresses strong disapproval of CNN's reporting on an app / Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is equally angered by the app / Noem also says an illegal attempted to eat himself during deportation flight / It appears Trump helped negotiate a peace deal between Israel and Gaza / Joy Reed calls Alligator Alcatraz a concentration camp for brown people. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Jul 02, 202538 min

07-01-25 Part One - Vote-A-Rama Drama

Dan Mandis (WTN-Nashville) fills in for Gary and Eric. In Part one of Red Eye Radio, Trump's late night post on Truth Social goes after Elon Musk and the subsidies for EV's / the Senate voter-rama finger pointing continued in the Senate on Monday / Meanwhile the House is not happy with the Senate version of the Big Beautiful Bill / A Gallup poll asks "are you proud to be an American?" / Trump travels to Alligator Alcatraz Tuesday / CNN promotes an app that tracks ICE agents / Elon Musk says he'l...

Jul 01, 20252 hr 28 min
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