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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

02-23-26 Part One - USA Gold

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Nathan MacKinnon implies Canada was 'better team' despite losing Olympic gold medal to Team USA. MacKinnon missed a key opportunity, while Team USA capitalized on theirs to win gold in Milan. Also liberals upset as the USA hockey team uses Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Free Bird" as their theme song, Gwen Stefani's religious comments stirs up the left and Mexican forces seized rocket launchers capable of shooting down aircraft during the opera...

Feb 23, 20261 hr 16 min

02-23-26 Part Two - Tariffs and the GDP

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we discuss how Friday's SCOTUS decision on President Trump's tariff demands effects the global economy as well as precisely what tariffs mean. 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 podcast...

Feb 23, 202638 min

02-20-26 Part One - They Want To Cheat

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Trump on voter ID, a Democrat running for Senate has a new ad "F Trump", California Governor Newsom has no idea where his birth certificate is, Quinn Hughes...who scored the game winning goal for the U.S. against Sweden...says the U.S.A. is the greatest country in the world, National Review article by Jim Geraghty: Not Another Television Celebrity Candidate, NYC Democrats are not happy with the new plan by Mayor Mamdani to raise ta...

Feb 20, 20261 hr 16 min

02-20-26 Part Two - A Plastic Surgeon Apologizes

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the fear of speaking out against gender mutilation of children in the medical community, if the election were held today a Republican candidate would win the Governor's race, anti-ICE protesters disrupted a Portland City Council meeting with a mini-insurrection, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett recognizes the racism within the Democrat party, For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Mond...

Feb 20, 202638 min

02-19-26 Part One - Colbert Admits He Lied

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, CBS's Stephen Colbert admits he lied when he said the network banned him for airing his interview with a Texas Democrat running for a Senate seat, Chief of Staff Susie Wiles meets with members of the Trump administration to brief them on what voters care about and what they need to do to help win the midterms, Trump...Iran...and the possibility of military strikes as negotiations seem to be going nowhere / Op-ed piece in Real Clear...

Feb 19, 20261 hr 16 min

02-19-26 Part Two - A Bit Of Sanity In California

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, a moment of sanity in California...a state Senator talks about reduced oil refineries in the state and rising prices, could Oregon soon have a Republican governor, the latest polling on Trump from Rasmussen, an op-ed piece in the Wall Street Journal: Democrats may have already lost the 2028 election / Stephen A. Smith on racism in 2026, For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-F...

Feb 19, 202638 min

02-18-26 Part One - Eric, Aging & Lonesome Dove

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Eric is back and feeling better. The guys discuss health and aging and have more comments on the passing of legendary actor Robert DuVall and the iconic series Lonesome Dove. Also Whoopi Goldberg shuts down any links to Epstein while addressing name appearing in files on 'The View', Kevin O'Leary tells a CNN panel they are all nuts, Colbert says CBS scrapped his James Talarico interview after Trump FCC’s threats while Jasmine Crock...

Feb 18, 20261 hr 16 min

02-18-26 Part Two - The King of MAGA

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, actor Kevin James is accused of being MAGA after punting political questions, though says he focuses on fun. The 'King of Queens' actor says he wants to focus on delivering 'a fun, heartfelt break from the craziness of the world'. Also the guys share their (non) college experiences, 88% of college students polled say yes about progressive views, the latest economic news and we remember and say goodbye to Dr. John McElligott, the co...

Feb 18, 202638 min

02-17-26 Part Two - Rubio Shines in Munich

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Eric is out and Gary flies solo as he "flies to Mars"..or at least explains the science behind why we will never land on Mars and live to tell about it. Also Marco Rubio won't run against JD Vance, CNN's Scott Jennings praises Rubio at the Munich Security Conference, the curling competition at the Olympics with audio from NBA great Patrick Ewing and Alberta rallies behind President Trump on their independence. For more talk on the ...

Feb 17, 202638 min

02-17-26 Part One - Hilary, Obama, AOC & Aliens

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Hilary Clinton shows up at the Munich Security Conference (uninvited), poll taxes on the American voter, Senator John Thune says " we will have a vote" curbing Govt. shutdown and the first openly trans US lawmaker directed partner on how to abuse tots — before asking if pair could still go to heaven. Also Bill Maher is confused on carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, remembering the life of actor Robert DuVall who died Sunday at age...

Feb 17, 20261 hr 16 min

02-13-26 Part Two - A Major Resignation

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Marconi award winning radio host Dan Mandis fills in for the guys and we begin this hour with more about the top lawyer at Goldman Sachs, Kathy Ruemmler, announcing that she will resign following revelations of her links to the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Ruemmler’s resignation comes after the DOJ’s latest release of investigative files about Epstein showed that she had received gifts from Epstein, offered him ...

Feb 14, 202638 min

02-13-26 Part One - Be Careful Little Eyes What You See

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Marconi award winning radio host Dan Mandis fills in for the guys tonight and we begin with the influence of social media on children and how platforms like TikTok are promoting the left's agenda on school age children. Also the corruption of Minnesota's AG Keith Ellison and the pushback of ICE in Minnesota. Now Gov. Tim Walz wants taxpayers to reimburse the state for damages. Also the top lawyer at Goldman Sachs, Kathy Ruemmler, h...

Feb 14, 20261 hr 16 min

02-12-26 Part Two - A Pause in El Paso

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, a temporary flight restriction has now been lifted after the Federal Aviation Administration announced it would be halting all flights to and from El Paso and the neighboring Santa Teresa, New Mexico, for the next 10 days. Also one (or two) gloves found near Nancy Guthrie's home in Arizona as the search for her enters day 12 and seditious conspiracy in the case. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio statio...

Feb 12, 202638 min

02-12-26 Part One - Dadgummit!

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Gary adopts a tried and true phrase that appropriately expresses his feelings on a wide variety of things, in this case Voter ID. "Dadgummit I have to show my ID for this?!" (you get the idea). Also 99.5% of Democrats vote against Voter ID on Wednesday, the constitutionality of Voter ID, a positive outlook in economic news and President Trump's real estate mindset on running the country. For more talk on the issues that matter to y...

Feb 12, 20261 hr 16 min

02-11-26 Part One - A Person of Interest

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the FBI has released surveillance video taken outside the home of Nancy Guthrie showing a masked individual who seemed to tamper with the front door camera early Sunday, Feb. 1. In addition, activity has been reported in the bitcoin account connected to the search for Nancy Guthrie, according to TMZ. Harvey Levin claimed that within the last 15 minutes, TMZ has seen activity in the account mentioned in the original alleged ransom n...

Feb 11, 20261 hr 16 min

02-11-26 Part Two - Heaven or Hell

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, you know Democrats are out of ammo when they play the "God card". In a mostly soporific Tuesday House Homeland Committee hearing called amid the widespread public outcry over Customs and Border Protection agents’ killing of Alex Pretti, Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) managed to set the whole room astir. She asked acting ICE Chief Todd Lyons whether he’s religious, reacting with surprise when he responded that he is. “How do you think ...

Feb 11, 202638 min

02-10-26 Part Two - Politicizing the Half Time Show

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the demand to be properly entertained in the middle of a football game has brought us to where we are. The 60th Super Bowl produced a very bad bunny rabbit and prompted the first alternative at the expense of 5 million viewers taken away from NBC's coveted audience. Also discussion on musical taste and preference, the genius of guitarist Wolfgang Van Halen and Rick Beado's educational videos on YouTube. In the news more billionaire...

Feb 10, 202638 min

02-10-26 Part One - A Constitutional Check Up

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we begin the show by recognizing the utter lack of basic knowledge about the Constitution and the three branches of government, Specifically how one North Carolina Law enforcement officer was clueless under questioning about what branch of Government he served under. Also protesters have no clue what they stand for, audio from "The View" with a Democratic politician bringing God and religion into their perverted view on transgender...

Feb 10, 20261 hr 16 min

02-09-26 Part One - The Culture Bowl

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, if we had to choose between Bad Bunny or Kid Rock, we would choose Eddie Rabbitt. The Super Bowl 60 halftime show last night clearly left a lot to be desired. Also the liberal agenda behind the Olympics, white women whistle blowers, President Trump's childish racist post and the latest update on Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-...

Feb 09, 20261 hr 16 min

02-09-26 Part Two - The Half Time Let Down

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we comment on yet another Super Bowl Half Time Show disappointment. A bad "Bad Bunny" performance prompting Turning Point USA to offer viewers another entertainment option. It successfully took 25 million viewers away from the Super Bowl show to the Rumble platform. Also comments on the lackluster appeal of this year's Winter Olympics, our congrats to the Seattle Seahawks for winning Super Bowl 60 and speculation on Canada becoming...

Feb 09, 202638 min

02-06-26 Part One - Return Of The ShamWow! Guy

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the ShamWow! guy is running for Congress and has put out his first ad, a look at the polling of potential Democrat contenders for the 2028 Presidential race, the latest Rasmussen polling of President Trump, Senator Chuck Schumer is not radical enough for the left, cable news rankings are out with Fox News holding down the top 16 shows, Democrats are trying harder than Republicans to lose in November. For more talk on the issues tha...

Feb 06, 20261 hr 16 min

02-06-26 Part Two - It's A Big Sports Weekend

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, it's a big sports weekend with the start of the Olympics and the Super Bowl, 40 percent of global cases of cancer can be prevented with three lifestyle changes, constitutional discussed include U.S. Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro saying don't bring a gun into Washington and Trump wanting to nationalize elections. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6a...

Feb 06, 202638 min

02-05-26 Part One - A Desperate Search

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, NBC "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie and her siblings made an emotional public plea on Instagram for their missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, urging anyone who may have abducted the 84-year-old to make contact as Arizona investigators say evidence suggests a crime and reports of a possible ransom demand have surfaced. President Trump also offered a major helping hand in the search for Nancy Guthrie on Wednesday night. Also the left tri...

Feb 05, 20261 hr 16 min

02-05-26 Part Two - No MAGA Mono Culture

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, a NY Times article breaks down President Trump's numbers on the 2024 election and pollster opinion reveals no dependence on a MAGA mono culture. Most votes in his favor skewed independents and some liberals who were disenchanted with the Biden Administration and their lack of faith in the Democratic agenda. Also affordability remains the key concern for voters going into the mid-terms, audio from Bill Maher on last year's Oscars, S...

Feb 05, 202638 min

02-04-26 Part Two - The Eilish Backlash

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the Native American tribe that owns the land under Billie Eilish’s multimillion-dollar Los Angeles mansion said celebrities should “explicitly” reference the tribes if they want to use them to virtue-signal. The Tongva tribe confirmed the “Bad Guy” singer’s $3 million home does sit on its “ancestral land,” after the 24-year-old used her Grammys acceptance speech to rail against ICE and insist that “no one is illegal on stolen land....

Feb 04, 202638 min

02-04-26 Part One - This Land Is Our Land

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the Tongva tribe in Southern California responded to singer Billie Eilish's comments declaring "no one is illegal on stolen land" at the Grammy Awards Sunday night. Several commentators pointed out that Eilish herself owned a multimillion-dollar Los Angeles property on what is considered "stolen land" that was historically inhabited by the Tongva people, a Native American nation whose territory includes the greater Los Angeles Basi...

Feb 04, 20261 hr 16 min

02-03-26 Part One - Billie's Landslide

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, lefty pop star Billie Eilish is facing calls to hand over her ritzy Los Angeles digs to a Native American tribe or illegal immigrant after she declared “No one is illegal on stolen land” at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony. The 24 year-old singer is being accused of virtue signaling for the anti-ICE remarks she made while accepting the award for Song of the Year Sunday night. Also Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog ...

Feb 03, 20261 hr 16 min

02-03-26 Part Two - Our Embarrassingly Beautiful Bald Spot

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we discuss getting older, hair color and hair loss..as compared to the beautiful silver mane of Gavin Newsom. Also the cost of dealing with Iran and Turning Point USA offers an alternative Super Bowl half-time show. 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 listenin...

Feb 03, 202638 min

02-02-26 Part One - The Grammys Were On?

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, from Jelly Roll to Bad Bunny to Justin Bieber in his underwear, all of us here at Red Eye missed last night's Grammy Awards (sorry). Happy Groundhog Day! Turning to the news at hand, a 22-year-old woman who identified as a boy in her teen years won a $2 million decision in a landmark lawsuit against New York doctors accused of pushing a double mastectomy on her when she was a minor. Also Don Lemon arrested for "attending church" an...

Feb 02, 20261 hr 16 min
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