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 episodes03-01-26 Part One - Operation Epic Fury
Red Eye Radio's special weekend edition of the show covering the recent military strikes on Iran. In part one, Dan Mandis (WTN-Nashville) has all the up to date information from the region including President Trump's address to the nation, the Daily Mail's headline "World On Edge", new strike wave by Israel early Sunday morning, leading contenders who might take over for the now dead Iranian supreme leader, Senator Mark Kelly's negative take on the military strikes, Trump's Truth Social post regarding Iran's threat to hit hard on Sunday, a war of words between a representative of Iran and a U.S. official at a UN hearing on the Iranian strikes, an Iran influencer thanks President Trump, fears of Iranian sleeper terrorist cells in the U.S. 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
03-01-26 Part Two - Iran's Supreme Leader Is Dead
In part two of this special weekend edition of Red Eye Radio with Dan Mandis (WTN-Nashville), Saturday Night Live spoofs President Trump's announcement of military strikes in Iran, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Iran has been behind all the problems in the middle east, Trump is using decisive military action to keep America safe, concerns of who will take over leadership in Iran, on Thursday, Senator John Kennedy talked about the justification taking out the Iranian threat. 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
02-27-26 Part One - Democrats..Shut Up!
In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we pretty much go off on the Democratic party for so many reasons. Even members of their own party are beginning to call out the "crazy" and Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS), especially after Tuesday night's SOTU and the full display of shameful disrespect to America and the President. Also AI power plant facility's impact on the power grid, AIs..EVs..and green energy, the growth of population in North Texas, Bernie Sanders and Gavin Newsum's lies about birth certificates and outlandish identity politics. 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
02-27-26 Part Two - Dem's Cuckoo Nest
In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the Senator John Kennedy "audio cut of the week" highlights the insanity on the left, from AOC to Gavin Newsom. Gary and Eric liken it to the movie "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" (with Hilary Clinton as Nurse Ratchet). Also audio from Stephen A. Smith going off on the Democratic party particularly Ilhan Omar and her un-acceptable behavior during Tuesday night's SOTU. 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
02-26-26 Part One - Tribalism in the GOP
In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we begin with a look back at the beginnings of MAGA and how loyalism to the party has changed over the years. Also the "crazy" of the left is pointed out in Tuesday's SOTU, the Babylon Bee's eight most divisive statements from the SOTU address and the audio cut of the week from AOC. 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
02-26-26 Part Two - The Crazy Left
In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we feature audio cuts from the crazy left who speak for themselves demonstrating how they argue simply for argument's sake. Also the military strategy on Iran and investment firms purchasing rights on corporate tariff refunds. 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
02-25-26 Part Two - AOC's Snoring Viral Video
In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we re-visit AOC's viral video posted last week where as she voices her usual disdain of President Trump, her snoozing boyfriend could clearly be heard snoring. Also the lack of Democratic response to the SOTU and more audio from last night's SOTU. 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
02-25-26 Part One - The State of the Union
In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, in analyzing last night's speech, the only thing that matters was the viral moments. Many audio cuts from the speech highlighting a myriad of issues. President Trump delivered a lengthy address that broke records as the longest in recent history, as the president celebrated snuffing out diversity, equity and inclusion policies, securing the border, unleashing U.S. energy, and most notably, bolstering the economy and aiding everyday Americans. 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
02-24-26 Part Two - Tariffs and Taxes
In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the guys discuss Friday's ruling by SCOTUS disarming President Trump's plan on tariffs, his global 15% retort and the tax implications on a possible IRS refund. Also the legal aspect exporters may have on imposed taxes on tariffs, how companies can sue in US Trade Court against tariffs and AOC's snoring boyfriend. 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
02-24-26 Part One - The Demise of El Mencho
In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Mexico’s most-wanted fentanyl kingpin, "El Mencho," was captured and killed Sunday after authorities tracked his romantic partner to a secret rendezvous location over the weekend. The operation reportedly began Feb. 20, targeting Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho." He carried a $15 million U.S. bounty and rose to power following the arrest of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, the former head of the Sinaloa Cartel. Also President Trump lies in his own bed regarding Canada, speculation on the length of tonight's State of the Union Address, and FedEx sues the Federal Government. 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
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 operation Sunday that killed cartel boss Ruben "Nemesio" Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho". Also with a blizzard bearing down on New York City, socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani has offered citizens a chance to make a few extra bucks removing snow, but there is a catch, and it's a doozy: As racist as the Left tells us this is, workers must bring valid ID. 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
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 taxes on middle class. 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
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 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
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 Politics by Stephen Moore: "Was Climate Change Biggest Financial Scam In History?" 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
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-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
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 Crockett leads in the Texas Senate race and Stephen Colbert's hidden agenda. Also audio from Stephen A. Smith on not playing the race card as a candidate for office, singles paying higher taxes, Mamdani increases rent on landlords and a mistrial is declared in a Texas ICE detention center ambush trial over defense lawyer's T-shirt. 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
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-founder of the St. Christopher's Truckers Relief Fund, who passed away Sunday. Visit www.truckersfund.org to learn more and donate to this great organization. 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
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 95, actor Kevin James "leaves politics to experts", Obama back-tracks on belief in aliens, AOC says .. nothing and Eric has food poisoning! (yuck) Get well soon buddy. 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
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 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