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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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09-17-25 Part One - The Touching Profile of a Killer

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, as the text messages of Tyler Robinson are released, an ABC reporter calls alleged Charlie Kirk assassin's text messages with transgender partner 'very touching'. Matt Gutman said Tyler Robinson's text messages show a 'portrait of a very human person'. The leftist media is already at work to soften the blow of a crime against humanity. Also it's National Truck Driver Appreciation Week and all of us here at Red Eye Radio extend our ...

Sep 17, 20252 hr 28 min

09-17-25 Part Two - Kash Patel Fights Back

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, FBI Director Kash Patel sparred with Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., Tuesday, escalating to the point where Patel labeled Schiff a "political buffoon." The exchange occurred as Schiff pressed Patel for details on why the late financier Jeffrey Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell was transferred to a minimum security prison after U.S. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche met with Maxwell in Florida. The visit came after the Trump admi...

Sep 17, 202538 min

09-16-25 Part Two - A Furry Killer

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, as we learn more about Charlie Kirk's assassin Tyler Robinson, sorted and sickening details begin to emerge including his transitioning boyfriend and his twisted lifestyle of being a "furry" where people dress up as part human-part animal characters as a fetish. Also conservatives disagree with Pam Bondi's statement about free speech, President Trump indicated during the memo-signing in the Oval Office that Chicago was next on his ...

Sep 16, 202538 min

09-16-25 Part One - The Depravity of the Left

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, as we see instance after instance of haters posting and expressing unfathomable and evil comments desicrating the memory of Charlie Kirk, we can clearly see by their behavior the depravity of the liberal left. Their hatred of Donald Trump and and all that conservatives stand for has spawned a culture of hatred especially among young people that has resulted in the tragic murder of a man who stood for freedom of speech and fairness ...

Sep 16, 20252 hr 28 min

09-15-25 Part One - Acceptable Risks

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, defying the narrative of the liberal left, there are "acceptable risks" in society with the COVID virus as an example. Charlie Kirk took acceptable risks every time he went into public, but he never wavered from presenting his message. Those that blame him for what happened will never understand what he stood for and died for. Also Hollywood's response to Charlie Kirk's murder, Donald Trump's history was favorable to the liberal me...

Sep 15, 20252 hr 28 min

09-15-25 Part Two - Celebrities on Kirk

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, comedian Jay Leno called the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk the "death of free speech" during an interview on Wednesday, denouncing the fatal shooting. Other celebrities have shared their outspoken views on the tragedy. Also learning more about Charlie Kirk's killer and a Canadian teacher suspended for showing the graphic video of Kirk's death to students as young as ten years old stating he "deserved to di...

Sep 15, 202538 min

09-12-25 Part One - The Manhunt Intensifies

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, authorities have collected a home surveillance camera that may contain clues as they race to catch a suspected assassin following the shooting death of conservative speaker Charlie Kirk Wednesday. Additional campus footage shows the same man climbing down from the roof of a building they belive to be the sniper's perch. The manhunt continues and authorities are asking the public to provide any information leading to the capture of ...

Sep 12, 20252 hr 28 min

09-12-25 Part Two - The Derangement of Murder

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, poll numbers show a surprising number of people either find reason for murder or have no opinion about justifying killing someone as we witness a horrifying narrative from the left about Charlie Kirk's assassination. Also audio from Charlie describing the agenda of the left and how to engage and debate in a respectful and civil manner. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Fr...

Sep 12, 202538 min

09-11-25 Part Two - Charlie Kirk's Impact

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we continue to remember the life of Charlie Kirk and the impact he had on the political landscape and on the country. Charlie was gunned down Wednesday at a rally on a college campus in Utah. His assassination has shcocked the world and leaves those of us who stood in solidarity with him and what he stood for in mourning. Also the hateful comments from social media celebrating his assassination, the gunman remains at large (as of t...

Sep 11, 202538 min

09-11-25 Part One - Remembering Charlie Kirk

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we remember the life of conservative political activist and dear friend Charlie Kirk. At a rally Wednesday at a Utah college campus, Charlie was assassinated. Tonight all of us at Red Eye Radio are shocked and are mourning the loss of such a dear friend and American Patriot. The founder of Turning Point USA was a champion of the conservative narrative and was known to welcome the opposing views of the Gen Z college youth and provid...

Sep 11, 20252 hr 28 min

09-10-25 Part One - The Tariff Tango

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, as President Trump seeks to impose his tariffs, he continues to get push-back from judges and other congressional measures. Also audio from Jasmine Crockett saying 80% of violent crime is from white supremacists, defining emergency tariffs,a House hearing on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) stunned lawmakers when video evidence showed a U.S. drone firing a Hellfire missile at an orb off Yemen—only for the object to remain intac...

Sep 10, 20252 hr 28 min

09-10-25 Part Two - Cracker Barrel 2.0

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Cracker Barrel announced it is suspending its restaurant remodels after facing public outrage over changes fans said abandoned the chain’s core values. Also a view on The View, CBS rethinks it's editorial programming 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 spea...

Sep 10, 202538 min

09-09-25 Part Two - Obama Mamdani

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, audio from New York city mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani on upholding MLK's dream and supporting NYC millionaires with a narrative almost identical to Barak Obama. Also the latest polling in the mayoral race shows Mandami holding a 22% advantage over Mario Cuomo and SCOTUS looks closely at the President's tariffs. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6...

Sep 09, 202538 min

09-09-25 Part One - The Politics of Crime

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, as President Trump cracks down on crime in major cities, the left is labeling his efforts as political and racial. The senseless murder of a young Ukranian woman on a train in Charlotte last month goes virtually un-reported by the media. The assailant was black and a career criminal. Also audio from Stacey Abrams saying "transgender chidren are a cause for inflation", the Government's lies about the COVID vaccine, RFK Jr serving hi...

Sep 09, 20252 hr 28 min

09-08-25 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 vacation to discuss the latest news. Up first Senator Tim Kaine sparks an uproar over the origin of rights and Ted Cruz is quick to fire back, a dismal job report, the latest on mortgage rates and loan availability, CBS decides to no longer edit long form news shows and remembering the founding member of Supertramp, Rick Davies who died at 81 and Mark Volman of The Turtles who died at 78. For more talk on the i...

Sep 08, 20252 hr 28 min

09-08-25 Part Two - CBS Faces The Nation

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, CBS decides to Face The Nation and give you the whole interview. Also Hollywood and the business of making sequels 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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

Sep 08, 202538 min

09-05-25 Part One - RFK Under Fire

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Marconi award winning host Dan Mandis fills in for the guys as hostile Democrats and skeptical Republicans tear into Kennedy on the Hill. Kennedy was grilled Thursday and called a 'charlatan' in scuffle over vaccine views. Also Dan shares his suffering with tinitus, A.G. Pam Bondi considers banning weapon sales to trans-genders, a comparison of gender dysphoria and a mental condition and on Thursday more than 20 members of the LGTB...

Sep 05, 20252 hr 28 min

09-05-25 Part Two - MRC Videos

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the Media Research Center published three videos of leftist radicals ranting and personally attacking President Trump and calling into question anything from his health condition to the assassination attempts validity. 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...

Sep 05, 202538 min

09-04-25 Part One - The Chicago Showdown

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Marconi award winning talk show host Dan Mandis fills in for the guys and jumps right into "the Chicago showdown" as President Trump prepares to take over the city by sending in the National Guard all to the opposition of city and state leaders. Now other cities like Nashville may be next. Also Vice President JD Vance visits the families of the shooting victims in Minneapolis a week after the tragedy, the latest on the Epstein file...

Sep 04, 20252 hr 28 min

09-04-25 Part Two - Fire and Ice

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, guest host Dan Mandis details the democratic rants of "fighting fire with fire" (particularly Gavin Newsom's comments) against President Trump paired with the story of a tow truck driver slapped with federal charge after hauling away ICE vehicle. Bobby Nunez faces up to 10 years in federal prison after TikTok videos helped track him down. Also more audio from JD Vance as he visits the families of the shooting tragedy in Minneapolis...

Sep 04, 202538 min

09-03-25 Part One - Little China Girl

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Marconi award winning host Dan Mandis fill in for the guys this week and begins by discussing Kim Jong Un setting foot in Beijing Tuesday for his first visit to China in years, accompanied by his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, also thought to be his successor, per South Korea’s National Intelligence Service. The event lasting 70 minutes and include soldiers, tanks, anti-drone systems and aircraft passing through Tiananmen Square as President...

Sep 03, 20252 hr 28 min

09-03-25 Part Two - Windy City Pushback

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, our guest host Dan Mandis focuses on the law and order needed in Chicago and President Trump's promise to deal with the crime just as he did in Washington D.C. Also cringy engagement photos of Cory Booker online goes viral. 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 ...

Sep 03, 202538 min

09-02-25 Part One - Cleaning Up Chicago

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Marconi winning talk show host Dan Mandis fills in this week for Gary and Eric and begins by discussing the need for law and order in Chicago as the high crime rate is exacerbated with at least 54 people shot and seven fatalities over the Labor Day weekend alone and at a juncture when its mayor vowed to block President Trump's efforts to combat crime. Also Rosie O’Donnell apologizes after falsely claiming Minneapolis church shooter...

Sep 02, 20252 hr 28 min

09-02-25 Part Two - The Great Distraction

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Dan Mandis fills in for the guys this week and discusses the "great distraction"..the Democrats subliminal agenda to disarm the Trump Administration's policies and demonize the President on all fronts. Also former CIA Director John Brennan goes on CNN accusing President Trump of damaging his credibility, according to The Daily Caller President Trump is designing a Presidential wall of fame and will include Joe Biden's "autopen" and...

Sep 02, 202538 min

08-29-25 Part One - JD Vance Puts NFL Officials On Notice

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, JD Vance warns NFL officials (jokingly?) to show no favoritism to the Kansas City Chiefs because of the Kelce-Swift engagement / Maryland's Governor says he would welcome federal support in crime crackdown /The Vice President says Trump has the legal authority to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook for just cause / Where the Fed gets their authority from / The co-founder of Cracker Barrel says the new logo was "bland nothing" and "pitiful"...

Aug 29, 20252 hr 28 min

08-29-25 Part Two - Another Record Low For Democrats

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Cracker Barrel releases a statement on company changes / A poll shows a record low number of Democrats are not satisifed the way things are going in the U.S. / Russia-Ukraine peace will not be decided by Trump, it will be decided by Putin. 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 sm...

Aug 29, 202538 min

08-28-25 Part One - Minneapolis School Shooting

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the latest on the Minneapolis school shooting / Democrats dismiss religion with their argument against "thoughts and prayers" / Now the Mayor of D.C. appreciates the federal law enforcement surge /A National Review article by Rich Lowry is titled " Brandon Johnson is a moron" / A Chinese doctor was arrested at a Texas airport for allegedly trying to smuggle US-funded cancer research back to his home country / Cracker Barrel takes d...

Aug 28, 20252 hr 28 min

08-28-25 Part Two - Dems Agree...They Want Crime

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, a professor's class is canceled video goes viral / Hey Leon Panetta ...where's the compromise? / A poll by AP-NORC found that most Americans believe crime is a major problem in the U.S. 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. Lear...

Aug 28, 202538 min

08-27-25 Part One - Trump Doubles Down on China

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, President Trump doubled down Tuesday on opening America's colleges to 600,000 Chinese students by underscoring his great relationship with China and stating struggling colleges would collapse without them. Also Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs legislation protecting land buying monopolies from foreign buyers, audio from CNN's Scott Jennings on the engagement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Cracker Barrel buckles and ditches the n...

Aug 27, 20252 hr 28 min

08-27-25 Part Two - Hollywood Flees North

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, a report on Hollywood's elite cowardly fleeing north to Canada in protest of the election of Donald Trump and the Trump administration's policies that simply don't sit well with their WOKE agenda. Also MAGA's dillution of the President's decision to allow 600,000 Chinese student visas to attend college in America. This on the same day that Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs legislation to halt foreign entities into Texas with China a...

Aug 27, 202538 min
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