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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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05-11-26 Part One - The Virginia Vote Pushback

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, after the Virginia Supreme Court struck down a voter-approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, Democratic lawmakers in the commonwealth notified the court they intend to appeal the ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court. Friday's ruling by the state supreme court delivered another major setback to the party's nationwide battle against Republicans for an edge in this year's midterm elections. The gerrymandering underscores the...

May 11, 20261 hr 16 min

05-11-26 Part Two - Persuing the Taxed Dollar

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the search for the taxed dollar is on..especially in California. From billionaires to social media influencers to the homeless on blue state's sidewalks, following the money seems to be an exercise in futility. Also audio from David Spade's podcast with Dana Carvey on pinning down Gavin Newsom's state taxes, the latest on the war with Iran and the President's comments on the NFL. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, list...

May 11, 202638 min

05-08-26 Part One - Will You Be Using Your App Today?

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, as Artificial Intelligence begins to take over (everything), the drive-thru is no exception. Hopefully as a result, AI won't forget to include your fries. Also the "plasticity" of the Stephen Colbert/Barack Obama interview, finding ways to cope with the death of a loved one, a Trade court strikes down President Trump's 10% universal tariffs, drinking and drugging on trendy podcasts, Democratic voters want the real deal (warts, Nazi...

May 08, 20261 hr 16 min

05-08-26 Part Two - AOC gets Stupider

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez believes there is no legitimate way to “earn” $1 billion, so billionaires instead have to “create a myth” about how they made their money. While speaking on Ilana Glazer’s “It’s Open” podcast this week, the New York representative explained that, after a certain threshold, money is no longer well-earned. This underscores the greed and now stupidity of the radical left pointing their narrative at the concept...

May 08, 202638 min

05-07-26 Part One - Cruzing for Women

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we begin with audio from Senator Ted Cruz spoofing Joe Biden on the definition of a woman. Also identity politics, the radical left transgender narrative, California goes bonkers liberal with the Governor's race, Graham Platner's Nazi tattoo, audio from Alan Dershowitz on Trump being the anti-Hitler, audio from the President on Iran's lack of nukes, remembering the legacy of Ted Turner and Gary's garden gloves. For more talk on the...

May 07, 20261 hr 16 min

05-07-26 Part Two - Muslim Fun Watered Down

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, a "Muslim only" event at a taxpayer-funded Texas water park has been canceled following criticism and threats by Gov. Greg Abbott to pull public safety grants. A local Islamic group had rented out the Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark in Grand Prairie for its annual Dallas-Fort Worth "Epic Eid" celebration on June 1. Governor Abbott blasted the event, calling the initial "Muslim only" policy "unconstitutional" and "religious discriminat...

May 07, 202638 min

05-06-26 Part One - The High Cost of War

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, as fuel prices hit $4.39 in North Texas and higher in other states, we continue to focus on affordability as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to threaten the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday the U.S. will take the issue of Iran's attacks on commercial shipping to the United Nations. Rubio told reporters at a White House press briefing “If we live in a world where glob...

May 06, 20261 hr 16 min

05-06-26 Part Two - Greed in the Golden State

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, California is experiencing a notable corporate exodus with major firms relocating headquarters to states like Texas, Florida, and Arizona, driven by high taxes, excessive regulation, and extreme cost of living. While California remains a top tech hub, the Wall Street Journal says this trend has seen over 700 companies leave from 2011 to 2021. We point out the greed that remains apparent in the current race for Governor. Also Mark C...

May 06, 202638 min

05-05-26 Part One - A Broken Cease Fire and Happy Nazis

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the fragile ceasefire with Iran faces its biggest threat to date as President Trump announced plans for U.S. forces to "guide" vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. blockade on Iranian ports will continue, with U.S. Central Command saying they have already redirected at least 49 ships. The British military’s maritime trade center reported an attack on a trade vessel by multiple small craft just 11 miles off Iran's coast in...

May 05, 20261 hr 16 min

05-05-26 Part Two - Betty Boop vs. The Swastika

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we continue our discussion of Graham Platner's visit to the tattoo parlor, making the decision between (say) a Betty Boop tattoo on the ankle, or a Nazi swastika on the chest. He went with the latter and enjoys liberal immunity nonetheless. Also six Chicago area Walgreens have closed on the city's South Side during the past year. One alderman calls it pharmaceutical genocide. Walgreens says one location in Chatham is closing on Jun...

May 05, 202638 min

05-04-26 Part One - A Day at the Races

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, ridden by Jose Ortiz, Golden Tempo navigated past 17 other horses around the final turn and made a hard charge down the stretch. With a crowd of more than 100,000 watching and roaring at Churchill Downs, Golden Tempo passed morning-line favorite Renegade -- ridden by Jose's brother Irad -- just before the wire to win by a neck at odds of 23-1. Also Trump scolds conservative media for elevating Bill Maher, 47% of Democrats still bel...

May 04, 20261 hr 16 min

05-04-26 Part Two - Airline Etiquette

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we continue discussing the airline industry now that Spirit Airlines is now just..a spirit. We talk about the ins and outs of booking flights, terminals, boarding, luggage and even how to dress when taking a flight. Also audio from CNN on Graham Platner's Nazi tattoo and New Yorkers are complaining over high energy prices under a communist Mayor they elected. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations ...

May 04, 202638 min

05-01-26 Part One - The Purple State

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we are beginning to see reviews (good and bad) to Dana Perino's new book The Purple State . The book reads more as "delusional fiction" rather than fiction itself, creating a utopia/distopia as the characters are faced with adapting to an open-minded viewpoint to life and love, versus continuing embracing their dogmatic liberal belief system that mirrors today's leftist society. Also the War Powers Act and the latest on war on Iran...

May 01, 20261 hr 16 min

05-01-26 Part Two - Killing the Kill Switch

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, cars getting shut down by the government is a fear going viral. Republicans are trying to stop the rule behind it. The push centers on a provision in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act requiring federal regulators to develop technology that can detect impaired driving in new vehicles, as well as prevent or limit operation when impairment is detected. The fight comes as lawmakers are already clashing over surveillance powers...

May 01, 202638 min

04-30-26 Part One - The Corporate Tax Exodus

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson flippantly says "bye" to businesses who won't succumb to corporate taxes. Like California they are proactively driving out business and people. Also the Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down a voting map in Louisiana and with it dealt a blow to a landmark civil rights law and opened the door for other states to redraw their congressional maps in ways that could affect elections for years to come, Califor...

Apr 30, 20261 hr 16 min

04-30-26 Part Two - LIV Golf and O' Canada

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, LIV Golf's future is uncertain as reports suggest Saudi PIF may pull funding. This would leave LIV players searching for a new home and while it's likely that the PGA Tour will welcome some back and that opportunity is unlikely to be presented to all. Also thousands of hockey fans sing the Canadian anthem amid tensions between neighbor countries. Fans in Buffalo, only a few miles from Ontario, filled the silence when singer Cami Cl...

Apr 30, 202638 min

04-29-26 Part One - He Sees Seashells by the Seashore

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Tuesday over a photo of seashells officials said threatened President Trump marking the administration’s second attempt to prosecute one of his biggest political opponents. The charges approved by a grand jury in the Eastern District of North Carolina where Comey allegedly took the photo include making a threat against the President and transmitting a threat in interstate commerce, accor...

Apr 29, 20261 hr 16 min

04-29-26 Part Two - Kamala Takes the Lead

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, former Vice President Kamala Harris’ support for the 2028 Democratic presidential primary surged to 50 percent in a new survey from the Center for American Political Studies and the Harris Poll, strengthening her position as the early front-runner if she chooses to run. Chatter about the 2028 election is underway as potential candidates test their message, even though the first votes will not be cast in the primaries until early 20...

Apr 29, 202638 min

04-28-26 Part One - The Assassination Rhetoric

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we begin by recognizing the over the top rhetoric spawned by an assassination culture that is clearly suffering from "Trump Derangement Syndrome" adopting the dogmatic belief that he is Hitler re-born. And now the delusion the the Trump administration would actually "stage" an assassination of the President only proves to expose their passion for hatred rather than logic. Also an audio montage of Hitler and dictator comments about ...

Apr 28, 20261 hr 16 min

04-28-26 Part Two - Cross Spars with Maher

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Bill Maher has a firm message for woke comedian David Cross and his fellow LIBS who continue to avoid using common sense on the trans in sports and trans kids topic. "Good luck with President Vance," Maher told Cross on the latest episode of the "Club Random" podcast that turned into a tequila-fueled war of words on a topic that is credited with getting President Trump elected. What started as a discussion on trans in sports eventu...

Apr 28, 202638 min

04-27-26 Part One - Breaching the WHCD

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, former President Barack Obama chimes in on social media saying the motive behind the shooting outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner remains unclear, even as investigators review writings from the suspect outlining plans to target President Trump and members of his administration. DC Police have identified the suspect as 31-year-old Cole Allen of California , who allegedly opened fire at the Washington Hilton during the ann...

Apr 27, 20261 hr 16 min

04-27-26 Part Two - WHCD Shooter Conspiracy

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, an MS NOW host quells the theory of conspiracy of the shooting at the White House Correspondence Dinner on Saturday and how the far left in their TDS mindset actually considers such a notion and would justify the murder of the President. Also Donald Trump was a darling of the left for years until he was elected as President, the California billionaire tax musters enough signatures for a November showdown, for the first time in a de...

Apr 27, 202638 min

04-24-26 Part One - "A Lying Scumbag Politician"

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, DHS Secretary Mark Wayne Mullin has some choice words for Senator Chuck Schumer / The "new Joe Rogan of the left" Hasan Piker tries to justify Luigi Mangione's killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson because Thompson himself was guilty of “social murder” / President Trump is still pushing for the government to bail out Spirit Airlines / Former Florida Governor Rick Scott says NYC Mayor Mamdani is doubling down on failure wi...

Apr 24, 20261 hr 16 min

04-24-26 Part Two - Where's The Wine Ilhan?

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel talked about his decision to step away from the team after a series of photo leaks appear to show him engaging in romantic moments with former reporter Dianna Russini / The price of wanting to watch your favorite sports teams / An audio flashback of a younger Chuck Schumer who was against illegal immigration / Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's financial records troubles continue / House Minority Leader Hake...

Apr 24, 202638 min

04-23-26 Part One - The View's Math Isn't Mathing

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, ignorance is bliss on The View / Forget the funny. Late night talk show hosts bring the anger / Virginia Circuit Court just ruled that the Democrats’ gerrymandering redistricting process was unconstitutional / Flesh-eating bacteria found in Long Island waters / Bernie Sanders' "anti-billionaire" group to rally behind billionaire Tom Steyer / The ACLU needs to sell what they truly believe with the public / The curse of Mamdani / A g...

Apr 23, 20261 hr 16 min

04-23-26 Part Two -Trump And Spirit Airlines

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, a hard NO to the government bailing out Spirit Airlines / The California gubernatorial debate brings up language proficiency for truckers / The latest on the Southern Poverty Law Center indictment and how the word "hate" was overly expanded / Babylon Bee headlines! 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 RADI...

Apr 23, 202638 min

04-22-26 Part One - SPLC Indictment

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, The Southern Poverty Law Center has been indicted on fraud charges for its use of paid informants to monitor and track racist organizations. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Tuesday the indictment was handed down by a federal grand jury in Alabama, where the organization is based. The SPLC faces 11 counts including wire fraud, bank fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Blanche, speaking alongside FBI Director Ka...

Apr 22, 20261 hr 16 min

04-22-26 Part Two - Confirming Kevin Warsh

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Senator Elizabeth Warren, the ranking Democrat on the banking committee that is overseeing his confirmation, said Kevin Warsh would be little more as Fed chairman than Trump's "sock puppet". Trump has suggested that, if confirmed, Warsh would conform to his agenda and lower interest rates, which the president argues is necessary to boost the US economy. The former Fed governor said the independence of America's central bank "is ess...

Apr 22, 202638 min

04-21-26 Part One - Giving Peace Another Chance

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, peace talks with Iran were expected to begin in Pakistan on Tuesday, but recent reports from Iranian state media have thrown the meetings into doubt. The fragile 2-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran will expire on Wednesday, and there has been no news on extending the truce. Meanwhile Iran says they will not negotiate while under threat. Also mitigating the risk of excavating uranium, Iran's only leverage is their perspective...

Apr 21, 20261 hr 16 min

04-21-26 Part Two - Omar Under the Microscope

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar responds to President Trump and the GOP charges of financial malfeasance and fraud with new financial disclosure filing. Amended filings show Rep. Omar and her husband have modest assets, not the millions reported on an initial filing. Also Alan Dershowitz explains why he became a Republican having first registered as a Democrat in 1959 he says party’s hostility to Israel is too much and President Trump hi...

Apr 21, 202638 min
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