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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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Friday · 1 hr 16 min
11-06-26 Part One - Wall Street's Reaction to the Election
In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we begin by discussing how to answer questions from friends and family about what happened on election day that landed us where we are. Also the left celebrates their wins and backlashes the GOP / President Trump blamed Democrats' sweeping midterm election victories for Thursday's massive stock market sell-off, as Wall Street suffered its sharpest losses since April 2025 / investments in AI and limits on data centers / and 401ks and retirement accounts related to midterm losses and Trump's wartime timeline. 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/adchoices
Friday · 37 min
11-06-26 Part Two - Getting High on Coming Down
In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the guys discuss the euphoria experienced when you get a good (day's) sleep. With us, we have to find time during the day to rest. When we do find the opportunity to get at least eight hours, we find it a bit euphoric. Also de-naturalized Texans did not turn the state blue / JD Vance loses face from the "Memorandum of Understanding" / and all eyes are on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in 2028. 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/adchoices
Thursday · 1 hr 16 min
11-05-26 Part One - The Election Autopsy
In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we begin by recognizing the accomplishments of President Trump in his two terms in office, particularly in the second term by fixing all the Biden administration had destroyed. Some of his ideas and efforts never materialized, but his war efforts and international relations are unprecedented. As the GOP suffered a massive blow last night, we discuss what happened and how Republicans can galvanize their coalition moving forward. Also how the economy and affordability impacted Americans during Trump's second term / how the GOP can rebound in the next two years / populist economics split the Republican party / recovering from the blue wave and how to move the party forward / legalizing marijuana now that Texas is blue / an op-ed by Jim Garrity on the President's obsession with minutia and White House aesthetics / and the tribal effect on the President's base. 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/adchoices
Thursday · 38 min
11-05-26 Part Two - Trump's Delusional Comments
In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we wrap up our election autopsy by observing President Trump's delusional statements coming off the mid term losses. The "sore loser" comments reflect an attitude that have concerned us as he has served the office and how it has effected his voter base. We recognize it's part of his unique personality that has been somewhat enjoyable and greatly appreciate all of his effective actions, yet wincing at some of the comments made out of frustration or anger. Our wish is for the President to maintain his dignity and not be demonized for an off-beat narrative. Also the political idolatry of past Presidents / audio from comedian Jim Breuer being willfully ignorant / and how our listeners respond and cope with the mid term losses. 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/adchoices
Wednesday · 1 hr 16 min
11-04-26 Part One - A Blue Tsunami Blankets the Nation
In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, as we break down election results, our greatest concerns have come true en masse. Democrats have seized the House majority and will control the lower chamber of Congress for the final two years of President Trump's term. An unprecedented blue wave saw Democrats pull off stunning upsets in both battleground House districts and areas considered safe red seats. The GOP suffered major losses in four key groups: Hispanic voters, young voters, independents and rural Americans. Final numbers will be tallied in the next few days / control of the Senate is expected to shift to the DNC, following major victories including Troy Jackson's defeat of longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine and James Talarico's win over Ken Paxton in Texas / President Trump stressed Tuesday night that he plans to use the "power of veto" to block Democrat-backed legislation / and once seated, Democrats will waste no time in attempting to undo all that President Trump has accomplished. 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/adchoices
Wednesday · 37 min
11-04-26 Part Two - Our Appreciation of a Great President
In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, as the DNC now begins to gain control of the House and Senate, we look back at the legacy of Donald Trump as President of the United States. From the long list of accomplishments his Administration has achieved since his first term, along with his decisions out of personal respect for the office that go un-noticed, we express our appreciation to a man who was not a politician but a "builder" who, in his own unique way, began to re-build a nation that was in shambles. Now in his last two years to complete what he began, we support his careful decisions to galvanize his accomplishments to now "Keep America Great Again". President Donald J. Trump IS the Republican Party. May God continue to bless him, his administration and every patriot who loves our great nation. 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/adchoices
Wednesday · 1 hr 16 min
11-03-26 Part One - Election Day 2026
In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, it's Election Day 2026 as Americans accross the country go to the polls, exercising their Constitutional right and casting their vote for the candidates they deem best suited to lead our Nation in the House, Senate and various Congressional districts from state to state. More than ever before, your vote is needed to ensure safety in our Nation and shore up the Constitution, thus allowing your rights to be freely exercised in our great Nation. Also early indicators show a large turnout in early voting / both parties ramp up their political ads / an NBC poll generates numbers favoring Republicans on issues like immigration and the economy / and House Dems demand Haley Stevens' exile as Hakeem Jeffries reveals a deadline on deciding her fate. 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/adchoices
Tuesday · 38 min
11-03-26 Part Two - Democratic Tribalism
In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the guys discuss the structure of leadership in this country, and how as a tribe of people, key leadership is vital to surival. As people cast their vote today, it symbolises how they feel as putting a voice to their opinion. It's more than just a "thumbs up or down" for the candidate of their choosing. With today's Democratic trible leader as it were, their vote gives a voice to the way they feel to strengthen tribe. Individual freedom is weakend as a socialistic society takes shape. Make your voice be heard today as you cast your vote! 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/adchoices
Monday · 1 hr 16 min
11-02-26 Part One - Terror in the Sky
In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, all nine people on board a private jet that crashed around nine miles from President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach County, Florida are dead. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy shared the update Sunday afternoon, calling the incident a "horrific tragedy." The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that the Learjet 60 crashed in a residential area near Cresthaven, Florida, around 12:50 p.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 1. The jet departed Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was headed to North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas, according to the agency. No word yet on the identities of the nine people killed on board the jet. Also the latest on polling in Michigan / margins of error in the final vote counts / social media's debate over the WNBA / and the expansion of the NFL internationally. 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/adchoices
Monday · 38 min
11-02-26 Part Two - Jimmy
In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the guys discuss the release of the new movie "Jimmy" in theaters this month. Jimmy is a 2026 American biographical drama film directed by Aaron Burns. It explores the life of Academy Award-winning actor and World War II veteran James "Jimmy" Stewart. Also Rep. Haley Stevens endorses Republican Mike Rogers over fellow Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate race / audio from Scott Jennings giving background on Haley Stevens / and Abdul El Sayed on '60 Minutes' with his opinion on men allowed in girl's locker rooms. 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/adchoices
October 30 · 1 hr 16 min
10-30-26 Part One - A Good GDP Report
In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we begin with positive news. The U.S. economy grew at a robust 3.4% last quarter, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported Thursday. But another report showed inflation worsened last month, and both reports add fuel to the possibility of another Federal Reserve interest rate hike this year. Third-quarter gross domestic product rose 3.4% on an annualized basis, beating expectations and the 2.5% and 2.2% growth recorded in the first and second quarters, respectively. This would mark the largest GDP growth in a year, but it’s also subject to revisions. The figure released by the government was an “advance” estimate of GDP, with two more updates scheduled between now and late December. Also all indications are that The President plans to go back into Iran / audio from Fox News' Harold Ford Jr. explaining his Democratic party's errors / the latest on the Alaska Senate scandal / and the guys discuss their plans for Halloween. Gary will hand out candy, Eric will give out advice. 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/adchoices
October 30 · 38 min
10-30-26 Part Two - Where We Stand with Iran
In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we discuss President Trump's options regarding Iran, as well as the possibility of a pre-emptive strike from Iran on US interests before Tuesday's election. This as Vice President JD Vance has reportedly opened diplomatic communications with the regime. Also a look back at the failed strategy of going in and out of Iran / audio from Jonathan Turley and Sean Spicer on the Double Dan scandal in the Alaska Senate race / and "Hilary Clinton", "Ilhan Omar", "James Talarico" ... (did we scare you?) Happy Halloween! 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/adchoices
October 29 · 1 hr 16 min
10-29-26 Part One - The Alaska Senate Scandal
In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we begin with the Alaska Senate scandal. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, told Fox News that Democrats will do "anything" to gain power while addressing reports that the campaign of his Democratic challenger Mary Peltola secretly participated in a months-long process to recruit people with his name to run in the Alaska U.S. Senate race. The New York Times reported Wednesday that Peltola’s campaign, as well as senior aides at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, carried out the alleged election scheme in hopes that voters would be confused by two Dan Sullivans and therefore draw support from the incumbent Republican senator. "This is a scandal at the highest order," Sen. Sullivan said during an interview on "Hannity" Wednesday. Also audio from Mary Peltola from a year ago defying voter corruption / audio from Jake Tapper interviewing a reporter in the case implicating Mary Peltola as being involved in the scheme / and an emergency was declared at a South Carolina nuclear site after a fire erupts the Savannah River National Laboratory. 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/adchoices
October 29 · 38 min
10-29-26 Part Two - Scandals, Corruption and the Insanity of the Left
In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we discuss the various Democratic scandals just in this election cycle alone. From Eric Swallwell, Graham Platner, Ilhan Omar and now Mary Peltola in Alaska that we could only hope voters will take into account as they head to the polls. We feature audio from celebrated Democratic pundint James Carville defending the extreme arm of his party and other comments that shore up the absolute insanity of the left with days left before the election. Also trying to embrace our organic desire for freedom in a socialistic society. 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/adchoices
October 28 · 1 hr 15 min
10-28-26 Part One - A Star Studded Lineup
In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, FOX News Media announced Thursday that it will offer expanded coverage of the 2026 midterm elections across television, digital, audio and podcasts, bringing the latest results and analysis straight to viewers, wherever they are. Coverage will begin at 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Nov. 3, with Fox News Channel's Dana Perino, Brit Hume, Harold Ford Jr., Bill Hemmer, Sandra Smith, Laura Ingraham, Jesse Watters, Sean Hannity, Trace Gallagher, Harris Faulkner, Kayleigh McEnany and Jessica Tarlov set to appear alongside Baier and MacCallum throughout the night. So the "stars" will be the staff you see every day. Also if Dems win the mid terms will that be the end of polling? / the GOP spamming our text messages / President Trump gets insistent on changing "artificial intelligence" to "super intelligence" / a student on townhall.com makes the case for socialism / Gavin Newsom ushers in the DSA / and we may be just high enough to expect a $5,000 check. 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/adchoices
October 28 · 38 min
10-28-26 Part Two - Improving Social Security
In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano said "eliminating fraud, waste and abuse" is the "first solution" to protecting the retirement program as concerns persist over its long-term finances. During an appearance on "Big Money in the Morning," Bisignano discussed efforts to improve agency records, modernize operations and safeguard the program. The comments come as Social Security faces a longstanding funding challenge. The program relies primarily on payroll taxes to pay benefits, while its trust funds help cover the difference when costs exceed incoming revenue. Also voters are tiring of Gavin Newsom, yet may not really want change / the latest Democratic polls put Kamala Harris at the top of the list / and Democratic voters overall just don't know who to vote for. 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/adchoices
October 27 · 1 hr 16 min
10-27-26 Part One - T-Minus One Week
In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Jay-Z picks himself to headline the next Super Bowl half-time show / A National Review editorial: The Stakes In 2026 And Beyond / The DSA will have a major platform at the next DNC convention / Voter turnout and the midterms / The Massachusetts lesbian bar that went viral after they received severe backlash for getting rid of their mask mandate on Saturdays has announced they are closing. 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/adchoices
October 27 · 38 min
10-27-26 Part Two - Shoring Up The Base
In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the excitement quotient of elections / From the Cato Institute: the Trump administration now holds equity stakes in 40 private companies / The midterms will mark the end of the Trump influence in elections / The two things that will destroy a society / 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 RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 26 · 1 hr 16 min
10-26-26 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 and catch up on the latest headlines with the mid term elections at the top of the list. With all the craziness with the left, they express the importance that everyone get out and vote on November 3rd. Also the pulse of the nation and what's paramount on voter's minds / discussion on the Ilhan Omar investigation as President Trump demands her resignation / military bases prepare for the end of Daylight Savings Time this weekend / voters cite a wide range of reasons why socialist candidates are running for office / and some tariffs lifted from Canadian goods with Canada imposing a 9% tariff on itself. 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/adchoices
October 26 · 38 min
10-26-26 Part Two - Snakes On A Plane
In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Gary shares about his encounter with a lady on his plane ride who wasn't exactly the Trump supporter she once was. Also LeBron James isn’t spending much time worrying about President Trump’s latest criticism. The Philadelphia 76ers star gave reporters a brief response Thursday night after Trump demanded that he apologize for his actions during the national anthem. James called it a “slow news day at the office,” according to ESPN / the latest on the WNBA as they also avoid the National Anthem / and music artists using the stage to promote their political agenda. 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/adchoices

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