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Red Eye Radio

by Cumulus Podcast Network · English · News

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-trad

New episodes: Several times a day
Typical length: 1 hr 16 min
Latest: 13 Oct 2026
Language: English

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13 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 16 minNew

10-13-26 Part One - Economic Nostalgia

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, legal analyst Jonathan Turley's latest column talks about how Democrats have found God in elections / Texas senate candidate Talarico's 9 day absence is "weird" / The raid on Ilham Omar's DC house / The National Review article " Our Economic Past Was Not Always Greener" / Trump says China and Russia are not helping Iran with intel / The legality of Trump's diesel deal with Russia. 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),…

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13 Oct 2026 · 38 minNew
10-13-26 Part Two - Democrats vs Alaska
In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, what are the Democrats' plan to make your life easier? / A Wall Street Journal opinion piece " Democrats vs Alaska, Again" / 3 in 10 Americans say a college education is important...a record low. 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
12 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 16 minNew
10-12-26 Part One - The Illegal "New Yorker"
In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, a new study labels Dallas Ft Worth International the most stressful airport in the country / New Trafalgar polling shows Abdul El-Sayed and James Talarico winning their senate seats in Michigan and Texas / Secretary of Homeland Security Mark Wayne Mullen states the facts about the ICE shooting in New York City that has Mayor Mamdani begging Trump for a pardoning of the illegal / Socialized medicine still hasn't been implemented in California / Senator Ro Khanna wants to make California's wealth tax nationwide. For more talk on…
12 Oct 2026 · 38 minNew
10-12-26 Part Two - Trump's Russia Diesel Deal
In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Trump's Russia diesel deal doesn't make any sense and won't have any impact on prices / Ukraine says there is no energy cease fire deal with Russia / A record low 31% say a college education is unimportant / Remembering Hall of Fame coach Mike Ditka / 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…
9 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
10-09-26 Part One - Chaos in the Bronx
In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, as the President continues to rally for his voting base in the south, he's getting a bit miffed that we are not taking him serious about transitioning from "AI" to "SI". We here are finding it difficult because "SI" to us will always be short for "Sports Illustrated". Also Zohran Mamdani demands President Trump release an illegal immigrant shot by an ICE agent as protests erupt in the Bronx, accusing the agency of acting 'with impunity' and spreading 'chaos and terror' across the country / Homeland Security responds to NY Gov.…
9 Oct 2026 · 38 min
10-09-26 Part Two - Hurricane Isaias
In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Hurricane Isaias is barreling toward the Gulf Coast as a powerful Category 2 storm, bringing damaging wind gusts, heavy rain and potentially life-threatening flash flooding. Three states, including Alabama, Florida and Georgia, have declared states of emergencies ahead of Hurricane Isaias. Thousands of residents have been ordered to evacuate across two states. Also the fiscal pulse of the nation is quite alarming as the national debt hovers around $2 Trillion with the intrest on the debt exceeding economic growth / Florida…
8 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
10-08-26 Part One - The GOP is Viable for 2028
In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, from JD Vance to Ron DeSantis to Ted Cruz, the GOP looks strong for the Presidential bid in 2028. The Democrats? Not so good. Especially now that Don Lemon (yes that guy) is considering running on the Democratic ticket. Imagine a world with the country run by a Lemon. Also the doomed Malaysian flight and the black hole theory / Democratic political ads dominate the media / Massachusetts residents pay almost double the national average for electricity / anti-Israel groups rally across US on October 7 anniversary, chanting 'long…
8 Oct 2026 · 38 min
10-08-26 Part Two - A Look Back at the Industrialized Revolution
In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Jeff Bezos revealed his vision for America's next frontier — from AI to the moon. The Amazon founder says AI could help families live on one income, and that space race is real: 'We have to beat China'. He went on to say that AI could allow for a shorter work week. To that effect, Gary took a look back at the industrialized revolution and the advancements we've seen over the decades. Also the FlyDubai co-pilot that planned to crash plane into airport, shouldn't have been cleared to fly to Israel / and a fifteen-year-old boy…
7 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
10-07-26 Part One - Hollywood Democrats Abondon Ship
In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, from Lady Gaga to Bill Maher to Debra Messing, more and more celebrities are beginning to realize the insanity of of the Democratic agenda and shifting their support to the Republican party. Also audio from liberal haven festival-goers weigh government seizure of their homes: 'I'd be so game' / the Democratic party pushes for Government monopoly / although Tx AG Ken Paxton isn't perfect, Dem challenger James Talarico will destroy the state / and a look at the high cost of education. For more talk on the issues that matter to…
7 Oct 2026 · 38 min
10-07-26 Part Two - Some Artists Won't Budge
In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we continue the discussion of artists and celebrities who are making a shift in their political beliefs. Some however like John Mellencamp and Bruce Springsteen simply won't budge from their hatred of the right and use their concerts to promote their narrative. Also 'Happy Days' star Anson Williams shares shirtless selfie at 77 with a defiant message about aging / a new poll shows baby boomers support tax hikes on young workers to keep current Social Security checks / a comparison of mortage rates from decades ago / and…
6 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
10-06-26 Part One - MAGA Clings To Their Leader
In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, through the many decisions President Trump makes especially with Iran, MAGA supporters and his voting base are challenged to continue support the man they originally voted for. The midterm elections will prove where the GOP stands by way of continued support of the President. 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…
6 Oct 2026 · 38 min
10-06-26 Part Two - Seattle Stalls the Homeless
In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, a democratic socialist, has run into major roadblocks while trying to enact her agenda in the city as she grapples with public safety concerns and homelessness. Wilson campaigned on adding 1,000 homeless shelter units in each year of her term, despite concerns from some advisors about the feasibility of the goal, according to The Wall Street Journal. However, her administration's current plan calls for adding nearly 1,000 shelter beds by the end of 2027, the Journal reported. Also President Trump…
5 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
10-05-26 Part One - Virtue Signaling is On The Rise
In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we begin by seeing the increase of virtue signaling by the left. The definition of vitue signaling is the public expression of moral values, social awareness, or political correctness primarily intended to make the speaker look good to others rather than to drive effective action. This self-serving, narcissistic agenda is increasing with the left as they promote their agenda to win the midterm elections. Also she's back! Kathy Hochul appointed the infamous Letecia James as special prosecutor to investigate the alleged assault…
5 Oct 2026 · 38 min
10-05-26 Part Two - The Russian Plague
In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Russian authorities have imposed “anti-epidemic measures” after a laboratory worker at an institute in Siberia dedicated to studying the plague and other infectious diseases died of a mysterious illness. The researcher, a 28-year-old female laboratory technician at the Irkutsk Research Anti-Plague Institute of Siberia, in the town of Shelekhov, died after being diagnosed with a pneumonia of “unknown” origin, according to Rospotrebnadzor, the Russian agency that handles infectious disease. Also The Sunshine Protection Act passed…
2 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
10-02-26 Part One - Play Misty For Me
In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the guys take a quick walk down memory lane remembering those special songs that has a way of magically transporting you back in time when the song was on the radio. They point out some songs that elicit not so happy memories, but for the most part good songs cause us to remember "the good old days". Also we delve a little deeper into the polling numbers that continue to place Republicans with a healthy lead over Democrats when it comes to voter favorability / audio from Newt Gingrich basically repeating our narrative of…
2 Oct 2026 · 38 min
10-02-26 Part Two - The Heated Race for the Texas Senate
In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, with just weeks before Election Day, Democratic engagement and positive ratings give Democrat James Talarico a razor-thin edge over Republican Ken Paxton in what is, so far, shaping up to be a photo finish for the Lone Star State’s U.S. Senate seat. This analysis, released Thursday, is among Texas likely voters, unless otherwise noted. Talarico enjoys a net positive personal rating of 8 points (52% favorable vs. 44% unfavorable), while Paxton’s is underwater by 18 points (40% vs. 58%). Republicans are six times more likely to…
1 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
10-01-26 Part One - Christa Pike Cheats Death
In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the lone woman on Tennessee’s death row was still alive on Wednesday night after she was administered two lethal injections, according to her lawyer. Convicted Tennessee killer Christa Pike's legal team said in a motion seeking to halt her execution Wednesday night that the attempted execution did not kill her. At 8:26 p.m. local time, witnesses said the executioners had "injected both syringes of lethal injection chemicals and Pike is still alive and snoring," her lawyers said in a federal court filing, according to The…
1 Oct 2026 · 38 min
10-01-26 Part Two - There's Nothing Like The Real Thing
In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, new reseach indicates podcast listeners are not happy with AI replacements for the human host of the show. AI is continually replacing media professionals with voice matching technology, but it's still "buggy". There's still a lot of fine tuning for the end product, else people may "tune out". Also polls still favor the GOP over Democrats for voter favorability / and in general Americans want improvements to healthcare coverage and fuel prices to normalize. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio…
30 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
09-30-26 Part One - Talarico’s Unconvincing Christian Progressivism
In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, James Talarico may not think that God is nonbinary anymore, but he’s certain that He’s in favor of universal health care. The Texas Senate candidate posted a riff on X about how the Bible is the foundation of his progressivism. Supposedly, through happy coincidence, our Savior agrees with Talarico about important planks of the Democratic platform circa 2026. “When Jesus healed the sick,” the Democrat said, “He didn’t ask for a deductible. So, when I fight for universal health care, I’m doing it on biblical grounds.” This is the…
30 Sep 2026 · 38 min
09-30-26 Part Two - Introducing "Super Intelligence"
In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order renaming artificial intelligence to “super intelligence” in a rebranding that comes amid growing concerns about AI safety and hours after top AI industry executives met the president at the White House and signed a “morally binding” accord agreeing to improve controls and internal audits. Time will tell if the new name sticks. Also some in the Trump administration is rejecting the idea of sanctioning AI / a judge has ruled NY Mayor Mamdani's administration must void…
29 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
09-29-26 Part One - Russian Cannon Fodder
In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Russia is recruiting frontline troops for its war against Ukraine any way it can, and has duped at least 18 US men into fighting. The NY Times article states most are sent into the “meatgrinder” — the frontlines where they are mostly cannon fodder, quickly mowed down by Ukrainian drones, soldiers or artillery. Also a look at the Democratic campaign trail / The Correctional Service of Canada confirmed it will distribute paper straws in federal prisons to support "safer snorting" and reduce health risks among inmates /…
29 Sep 2026 · 38 min
09-29-26 Part Two - An Ethical Work Ethic
In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the guys continue discussing job availability and the need for skilled laborers, remembering their own jobs and career ambitions as well. Also the continued resilience of employment and consumption in the US economy strengthens expectations that the Fed may keep interest rates at high levels for a longer period / and is anyone really concerned about the national debt? 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…
28 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
09-28-26 Part One - Walmart Won't Take It Personal
In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Walmart is assuring customers it will not use personal data or AI to personalize prices. In a letter published Friday, Walmart President and CEO John Furner reaffirmed the retail giant's long-standing "Every Day Low Prices" strategy, saying the company prices "the product, not the person." Also Bill Gates warns artificial intelligence 'powerful enough' to cause 'a billion deaths' if unchecked / 39% of Democratic voters think the restaurant industry "should be publicly owned and operated" / and the Department of Agriculture now…
28 Sep 2026 · 38 min
09-28-26 Part Two - The High Cost of Education
In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, according to an article in the New York Review, the New York City Department of Education says it spent this year at P.S. 307 in Brooklyn, around $44,000 per student — and, when including other wraparound services, a whopping $58,000 per student. This story represents the expense of an American education especially in colleges around the nation. Also according to the latest NBC poll, Republicans maintain favorability over Democrats as the midterms approach / and a number of Senators in the GOP are waiting until the midterms are…
25 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
09-25-26 Part One - A Data Center Near You
In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the guys begin by discussing data centers and the effeciency of operation, dispelling a lot of baseless concerns of noise and energy consumption. As the need and dependency of AI increases, you may see more of these data centers that are neccessary to power AI. Also AOC visits a popular eatery in Gary's hometown / an astonishing 65% of Democrats favor a socialist ideology / Stanford University apologizes, saying AI-altered photo that changed a student’s gender and race violated policy / and American schools cost more than ever…
25 Sep 2026 · 38 min
09-25-26 Part Two - Send In The Clowns
In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the Boston Globe has an extraordinary story on a woke lesbian bar named Last Ditch that has a mandatory masking policy and has been hit by a backlash after choosing to make Saturdays mask-optional. One of the owners was attending clown school. This notion is such an absurdist touch that, if this were fiction, you’d think it was over the top. The guys have fun expanding the notion of attending clown school and how it could possibly benefit the graduate. Also Democrat Senators flee or no-show a Judiciary Committee hearing on…
24 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
09-24-26 Part One - The GOP Maintains Favorability
In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, even amid voter frustration over the economy and the Iran war, Republicans remain more popular than Democrats heading into Election Day. Republicans have a net favorability rating 8 points higher than Democrats, according to the latest NBC News poll. The GOP is viewed favorably by 36% and unfavorably by 49%, while Democrats fare even worse at 29% favorable and 50% unfavorable. Also the left can't identify a woman, let alone respect them / 'Palestinian Rachel Dolezal’ outed as white woman of significant privilege and wealth / a…
24 Sep 2026 · 38 min
09-24-26 Part Two - A Full Court Press
In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, President Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico suffered a setback Thursday after a federal judge ordered the administration to restore White House access to the outlets. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly issued a temporary restraining order Thursday blocking the ban and ordering White House officials to "immediately return, reinstate, and restore" the outlets' hard-pass press credentials while their legal battle continues. The order will be in effect for 14 days. Also Republican's are not thrilled with the President's…
23 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
09-23-26 Part One - Masks Required
In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, trouble is a brewin’ at this watering hole. A Massachusetts lesbian bar descended into a catty culture war and faces a potentially business-ending boycott from sudden enemies who flipped out when the owners lifted a longstanding mask mandate — for just one night a week. Greenfield’s Last Ditch Bar scrapped Saturday mask requirements on Aug. 31 in a bid to boost business — but the move completely backfired, sparking uproar from members of the small city’s queer community. The left is off the rails! Also an update on Wilber…
23 Sep 2026 · 38 min
09-23-26 Part Two - The GOP's Cost for the Mid-Terms
In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Republicans are heading into the final stretch of the midterm race recognizing a blunt message: Voters are frustrated, and acknowledging those frustrations might be key to keeping them in the GOP column. Republicans have been increasingly framing the election as a choice between “common sense” versus “communist crazy” — arguing that democratic socialist and progressive candidates would make life worse for the American people. Also Vice President JD Vance announced Tuesday that his White House Fraud Task Force will be removing…

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Publisher: Cumulus Podcast Network
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New episodes: Several times a day
Typical length: 1 hr 16 min
Latest episode: 13 Oct 2026
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