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Red Eye Radio

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 root...

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Cumulus Podcast Network

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Government

Podcast website

www.redeyeradioshow.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

04-14-26 Part One - All Talk and No Action 14.04.2026

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Gary is back and feeling better after a nauseating weekend. We jump right into the news with the latest on the Iranian war. A second round of face-to-face negotiations between Iran and the United States is being discussed. The Associated Press reports that fresh talks could also take place as early as Thursday. President Trump is con...

04-14-26 Part Two - Raised on Radio 14.04.2026

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the guys reflect on their individual upbringing and the values their parents instilled in each of them. As Gary's father turned 100 this past weekend, he pointed out how his radio career brought validation and respect from his parents and fueled his career as a radio talk show host. Also as tax day looms tomorrow, local property taxe...

04-13-26 Part One - No Deal in Islamabad 13.04.2026

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, with Gary out sick, Eric flies solo this morning and begins with the Vice President's delegation attending a series of meetings in Islamabad over the weekend resulting in no agreement with Iran. With a week remaining in the ceasefire, we will see if President Trump will resume military strikes in the ensuing days. Also audio from the...

04-13-26 Part Two - Trump says "No Leo" 13.04.2026

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, with Gary out sick, Eric flies solo this morning and starts with audio from the President saying that he's 'not a fan of Pope Leo'. Also this week lawmakers return to address DHS funding, more details emerge on the Eric Swalwell scandal and how this will effect the Democratic party in California, Kamala Harris is "thinking about" ano...

04-10-26 Part One - The State of the Economy 10.04.2026

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we begin the show with economic news as the inflation report is released today. Consumer and government spending is dicussed as affordability remains the key concerns for every consumer. Also President Trump takes to social media calling out the low IQs of those who challenge MAGA. He also took on the Wall Street Journal by taking cr...

04-10-26 Part Two - The Democratic Dilusion 10.04.2026

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the left continues to favor Sharia law in support of Iran despite President Trump's plan to inialate the evil regime. Also the Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a self-described "progressive" candidate’s bid to enter Ohio’s Republican primary, leaving in place a decision by state election officials to disqualify him for misrepresent...

04-09-26 Part One - Enforcing a Ceasefire 09.04.2026

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, President Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday. The move came after talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who urged Trump to delay any further U.S. military action while both sides continued to negotiate. The President posted on Truth Social that U.S. military would be on standby until a “REAL AGREE...

04-09-26 Part Two - Trump Derangement Syndrome Derails 09.04.2026

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, a Democratic candidate for a seat in the Georgia House of Representatives said supporters of President Trump should not be allowed to post anything online for four years. Suzanna Karatassos who calls herself a “progressive fighter” on her Instagram page, said in a since-deleted video that when Democrats begin “rebuilding” America, Tr...

04-08-26 Part One - Straightening the Strait 08.04.2026

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, President Trump announced Tuesday that, based on conversations with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, he will delay the "bombing and attack of Iran" for two weeks. The president said the postponement is subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to "the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING o...

04-08-26 Part Two - One Last Liberal Patriot 08.04.2026

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we learn of The Liberal Patriot closing their doors due to lack of donations from the Democratic base. Ruy Teixeira's final post referenced the Democrats’ catastrophic defeat in the 2024 election and the obvious need for serious party-wide change, “Is Our Democrats Learning?” At the time, he saw little evidence that Democratic learni...

04-07-26 Part One - Pakistan's Art of the Deal 07.04.2026

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Pakistan has proposed a two-stage plan to end the US-Israel war on Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz with both sides now mulling the framework. Axios first reported on Sunday that the US, Iran and regional mediators were discussing a potential 45-day ceasefire as part of a “two-phased deal” that could lead to a permanent end to th...

04-07-26 Part Two - An Important Centenarian 07.04.2026

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, as Gary's father approaches his 100th birthday, the guys discuss the fragility of life and treasuring the moments and memories as their parents respectively battle dementia. Also "woof!" An Orange County dog was allowed to cast a ballot as Democrats try to stop a voter-ID initiative, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Mo...

04-06-26 Part One - A Daring Rescue 06.04.2026

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, in what President Trump called "one of the most daring search and rescues in US history", a Pentagon official warns Tehran the Airman's rescue shows the US can penetrate enemy territory 'anywhere' in Iran. Former Pentagon official Brent Sadler said "Not only can we rescue our pilots, but we can also go to where we need to secure nucl...

04-06-26 Part Two - California's Pricey Petrol 06.04.2026

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, a six month CBS News investigation reveals California drivers pay the highest gas prices in the nation. As the conflict in the Middle East increases gas prices globally, California gas continues to be the most expensive in the nation, rising above $6 a gallon but there's no indication of price gouging. Also the reasons why companies...

04-03-26 Part One - Bondi Bounced 03.04.2026

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, don't attach deity status to any politician. Focus on the ideas / NYPD stats reveal a spike in antisemitic hate crimes / Pam Bondi is out as Attorney General / Jonathan Turley comments on birthright citizenship / The original intent of the 14th amendment. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across...

04-03-26 Part Two - Mamdani's Flailing 03.04.2026

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, In Canada gender equity cards take center stage at the 2026 NDP leadership convention / The audio cut of the week / The NY Post has the story: ‘Dictator’ Mamdani has even his far-left NYC Council allies seeing red: ‘He’s flailing’ For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12...

04-02-26 Part One - A Deal Or You're Dead 03.04.2026

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Gavin Newsom's new political strategy: Republicans! You're gay! / President Trump's prime-time speech...could his poll numbers be the reason he addressed the nation? / An instant gratification society wants a quick end to U.S. action in Iran / The coverage of the launch of Artemis II /   In Canada, the NDP leadership convention has t...

04-02-26 Part Two - Birthright Citizenship 02.04.2026

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the Supreme Court discusses birthright citizenship / The original intent of the 14th amendment / GOP leaders Thune and Johnson boost two-track approach to funding DHS / Trump's "Liberation Day" was one year ago today. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1a...

04-01-26 Part One - Countdown To Artemis II 01.04.2026

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the countdown is on for the Artemis II moon launch / The midterms and the price of gas are putting on pressure to ramp down the military action in Iran / Karl Rove and CEO of JPMorgan Chase Jamie Dimon both comment on the mass exodus of billionaires from blue states / Former Obama Advisor Robert Wolf says NYC Mayor Mamdani's out of c...

04-01-26 Part Two - Absurdity Of Justice Jackson 01.04.2026

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, a National Review article titled "The Supreme Court Rejects Ideological Orthodoxy Masquerading as Public Health" / Scott Jennings previews what he thinks President Trump will talk about in his prime time address to the nation Wednesday night / Trump plans to attend oral arguments in SCOTUS birthright citizenship case. For more talk o...

03-31-26 Part One - There Are Still No Kings 31.03.2026

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we begin with audio from Brit Hume saying 'how successful the No Kings demonstrations are .. because there are still no Kings'. Also an article reveals a demographic breakdown showing Democrats in decline, golfer Gary Woodland's still performing well after announcing major PTSD diagnosis and comments on Tiger Wood's DUI arrest. For m...

03-31-26 Part Two - The Greedy Democrats 31.03.2026

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we discuss the notion of greed from the liberal left featuring a classic audio clip from Milton Friedman on the Phil Donahue Show. We point out the comparison of not being greedy by simply having a successful business versus the left's greedy agenda of 'taking what you have' and hiking tax rates. Also the Washington state legislature...

03-30-26 Part One - Patching Up DHS 30.03.2026

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, House Republicans passed a short-term funding patch for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over the fierce objections of Democratic lawmakers late Friday evening. But the 42-day shutdown that has snarled air travel and left tens of thousands of federal employees without pay is far from over. House lawmakers voted 213-203, larg...

03-30-26 Part Two - Common Sense Transitioning 30.03.2026

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Legendary sportscaster Bob Costas praised the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) policy change this week banning transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports, saying, "Common sense is not transphobic." Costas, the longtime voice of the Olympics, addressed the groundbreaking policy change during an appearance on CNN this...

03-27-26 Part One - Shut Up, Already!! 27.03.2026

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Gary flies solo tonight as Eric attends the Mid America Trucking Show in Louisville, KY. We begin the show with what is decidedly the audio cut of the week. Stephen A. Smith goes off on his fellow Democrats on the Voter I.D. issue by shouting "SHUT UP"!!! (we couldn't have said it better ourselves) Also what authority does President...

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