Red Eye Radio
Cumulus Podcast Network
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.
Recent Episodes
20 episodes04-16-26 Part One - Swalwell Scandal Intensifies
In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt slammed Democrats on Wednesday over mounting sexual assault allegations against former Rep. Eric Swalwell, questioning what they knew and why no one spoke out sooner. Swalwell announced Monday that he would step down from the House after four women came forward accusing the longtime congressman of assault. The mounting allegations, which ultimately derailed his political future, followed his decision to exit California’s 2026 gubernatorial race just a day earlier. Also Justice Sonia Sotomayor apologizes for ‘hurtful’ public comments about Brett Kavanaugh on immigration, millions across 1,000 miles in path of triple threat as parade of severe weather continues through weekend and comedian Dave Chappelle called out Republicans in a new interview with NPR, accusing members of the political party of “weaponizing” transgender jokes. 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
04-16-26 Part Two - A Ticket to Ride
In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, a jury has found that concert giant Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary had a harmful monopoly over big concert venues, dealing the company a loss in a lawsuit over claims brought by dozens of states. A Manhattan federal jury deliberated for four days before reaching its decision on Wednesday in the closely watched case, which gave fans the equivalent of a backstage pass to a business that dominates live entertainment in the U.S. and beyond. Also New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani are proposing a tax on second homes of the ultrawealthy who own posh property in New York City but are not residents and a list of states that have no income tax. 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
04-15-26 Part One - It's Tax Day!
In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, today is the deadline for filing your taxes for tax year 2025. The guys begin by discussing their specific tax details and how Social Security guidelines are specific for last year. Also The Department of the Treasury and the IRS issued proposed regulations that would provide rules and definitions related to the new excise tax under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill, paying interest on the national debt and where does you tax dollar actually go. Also the latest on the Eric Swalwell scandal and the business model of Zohran Mamdani's expensive grocery store. 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
04-15-26 Part Two - Corporate Tariff Refunds
In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, President Trump's administration plans to launch next Monday the system it will use for issuing refunds to American importers for $166 billion the companies paid in tariffs that the U.S. Supreme Court struck down in February as unlawful. U.S. Customs and Border Protection said, opens new tab in a court filing on Tuesday that it has completed the development of the initial phase of the refund system, known as CAPE. The system will consolidate refunds so importers will receive one electronic payment, with interest when applicable, rather than processing refunds on an entry-by-entry basis. Also inflation numbers from last week, a DC appeals court orders Judge Boasberg to halt Trump contempt probe over deportation flights, Scotland and England fans face paying more than four times the usual prices for train tickets when they travel to World Cup group-stage matches in Boston, Pope Leo's opinion on the Iranian war and catholic's concern for church leadership. 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
04-14-26 Part One - All Talk and No Action
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 considering proposing a 6 to 20 year moratorium on any level of military engagement from Iran towards any country, hoping that a generational regime change will transform the Iranian nation. Also President Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV for his comments about the Iran conflict. The pontiff later responded by touting he has ‘no fear’ of the president’s administration, Trump's meme depicting himself as Jesus Christ draws backlash from allies including Riley Gaines, the moral demise of Eric Swalwell and Zohran Mamdani’s plan to spend a whopping $30M to open NYC-owned supermarket stuns grocery executives. 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
04-14-26 Part Two - Raised on Radio
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 taxes is discussed, taxes and affordability remain paramount with voters and society's disrespect for the constitution. 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
04-13-26 Part One - No Deal in Islamabad
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 President on the Fox News Channel with Maria Bartiromo discussing the future of Iran now that talks have failed, his comments on the possibility of China getting involved, how this has affected the markets and the price of oil, Eric Swalwell exits the California governor race apologizing for past judgment while denying sexual assault claims, Kamala Harris "might" run for President in 2028, the interest in Iran's enriched uranium, clearing the mines in the Strait of Hormuz and dismantling the Iranian regime. 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
04-13-26 Part Two - Trump says "No Leo"
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" another Presidential run, Eric shares his Mom and Grandson's Birthdays and although under the weather, Gary celebrates his Father's 100th birthday in Buffalo, NY. "Happy 100th birthday to John McNamara!" 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
04-10-26 Part One - The State of the Economy
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 credit for the success of the war on Iran. 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
04-10-26 Part Two - The Democratic Dilusion
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 misrepresenting his party affiliation. Samuel Ronan, a former Democratic state and national candidate, attempted to run as a Republican in Ohio’s 15th Congressional District against GOP incumbent Rep. Mike Carey. To do so, he signed a declaration of candidacy — under penalty of election falsification — swearing he was a member of the Republican Party. And NATO’s chief signaled Thursday that European allies may move to help secure the Strait of Hormuz following talks with President Trump — even as the White House declared the alliance had already "failed" and was not being asked to assist. Secretary-General Mark Rutte, speaking at The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute in Washington a day after meeting Trump at the White House, pointed to a potential coalition effort among allied nations to keep the critical waterway open. 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
04-09-26 Part One - Enforcing a Ceasefire
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 AGREEMENT” with Iran is secured. “All U.S. Ships, Aircraft, and Military Personnel, with additional Ammunition, Weaponry, and anything else that is appropriate and necessary for the lethal prosecution and destruction of an already substantially degraded Enemy, will remain in place in, and around, Iran, until such time as the REAL AGREEMENT reached is fully complied with,” Trump wrote. Also how the war is interpreted by Gen Z and the appreciation of journalistic reporting, audio from Karoline Leavitt and others on the purpose of the war and the atrocities of the Iranian regime, audio from General Dean Caine on Iran's remaining fire power and "war tax resistance" - a protest against the war by not paying their federal income taxes this year. 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
04-09-26 Part Two - Trump Derangement Syndrome Derails
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, Trump supporters should face “punishment” for their votes. Also the market's positive response to the ceasefire with Iran, how the President's ceasefire spared the lives of Iranian leaders (for now), a NY Times post on Amazon forced to hire more delivery drivers and the rules and regulations at The Masters golf tournament. 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
04-08-26 Part One - Straightening the Strait
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 of the Strait of Hormuz." Also audio from retired General Keith Kellogg, Jr. on the future of the Iranian regime, the stock market rallies after Trump announces his postponement plus much more commentary on the war with Iran. 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
04-08-26 Part Two - One Last Liberal Patriot
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 learning was, in fact, taking place. Posing this question again in early spring 2026, Democrats continue not to learn. If anything, they are increasingly adamant that such learning is not even necessary. - Exerpt from The Liberal Patriot, March 26, 2026. Also a NY Post article on technology called "the ghost murmur" the CIA used to locate the downed military service member shot down over Iran last week and the ceasefire's positive forecast for global and US stocks on today's trading. 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
04-07-26 Part One - Pakistan's Art of the Deal
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 the war. Under the proposal, a ceasefire would take effect immediately, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with 15 to 20 days given to finalize a broader settlement. Also the media's amateur understanding of the war, Iran official urges youths to create human chains around power plants over Trump's strike threats, a WSJ article citing Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on farm hires, audio from CNN's Harry Enten with poll numbers for the mid-terms, a Virginia University releases the Governor's poll numbers and Democrats operating in unreality. 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
04-07-26 Part Two - An Important Centenarian
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 Monday questioned whether cities with international airports that do not work with the DHS should face repercussions such as losing access to customs processing and a new Finnish study circulating on social media falsely claims that gender-affirming care for youth and adults under 23 does not improve mental health outcomes—and may have even worsened them. 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
04-06-26 Part One - A Daring Rescue
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 nuclear equipment or the remainders of their leadership." Sadler's comments come after the rescue of a U.S. Air Force weapons system officer (WSO) early Sunday morning local time after roughly 36 hours in hiding. The pilot and WSO ejected from an F-15E fighter jet when it was downed over Iran on Friday. The pilot was rescued that morning. Also the dumbest Democratic take on the war with Iran equating the conflict as a "social media war", the significance of the Department of War and a surprising report from the Bureau of Labor with 178,000 jobs created in March. 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
04-06-26 Part Two - California's Pricey Petrol
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 are leaving California in droves 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/adchoices
04-03-26 Part One - Bondi Bounced
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 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
04-03-26 Part Two - Mamdani's Flailing
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 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