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Red Eye Radio
Hosted by Cumulus Podcast Network · EN
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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06-17-26 Part Two - Confusion in the Classroom
Jun 1700:37:59Tap to summarizeIn part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the Washington Free Beacon reports Harvard Students Are Twice as Mentally Ill as the General Population Amid Ivy Psychological Meltdown. "Forty-seven percent of surveyed seniors indicated that they experienced mental illness at some point in their time at Harvard, and 13 percent said they were unsure," according to a survey of the Class of 2026 conducted by the Harvard Crimson student newspaper. That’s more than double the rate of the general adult U.S. population, Also a mother's concerned call to authorities may have prevented potential attack on UFC event at the White House / and Americans are not rooting for team USA during World Cup events. 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
Transcribe →06-16-26 Part One - The Art of Iran's Deal
Jun 1601:16:07Tap to summarizeIn part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the U.S. and Iran came to an agreement to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, launching further talks regarding Iran's nuclear program and U.S. sanctions on Tehran. Vice President JD Vance declared that the agreement will "change the Middle East" if Iran complies with the deal. Israeli leaders have criticized the deal, though Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has yet to comment on it. Also relief at the gas pumps as the Strait of Hormuz opens / Electronic signing of Iran deal saves face for Trump / UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit shouts "Michelle Obama is a man!" after defeating Derrick Lewis at Sunday’s UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House / Dems fascinated with SpaceX IPO / and think before you hate a billionaire. 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
Transcribe →06-16-26 Part Two - Who Wants To Be a Trillionaire?
Jun 1600:37:02Tap to summarizeIn part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we pose the question: Does Elon Musk becoming a trillionaire take dollars out of America's economic cash-flow? Actually it's the opposite effect. Billionaires (and one trillionaire) creates jobs and stimulates the economy. Wal Mart and Amazon being just two examples. Now that the world has one trillionaire, we will see how the markets and the economic landscape will be affected (if at all). Also audio from comedian Jimmy Carr on "life dysmorphia" / and valuing life and what we have vs. aspiring to create an insurmountable amount of money. 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
Transcribe →06-15-26 Part One - The War, The Games & The Dutch
Jun 1501:16:04Tap to summarizeIn part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the famous Dutch Orange Bus, a double-decker bus painted a vibrant orange that has become an emblem of Dutch fans, arrived at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas for the World Cup events. Thousands dressed in orange gathered near the stadium for the "orand walk" prior to the events. Also Justin Trudeau cheers for USA alongside girlfriend Katy Perry / President Trump's "art of the deal" with Iran to bring an end to the war (again) / breaking down the "Memorandum of Understanding" / the President celebrates his 80th birthday with massive festivities surrounding a UFC fight event on the south lawn of the White House. 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
Transcribe →06-15-26 Part Two - The 1 Trillion Dollar Man
Jun 1500:38:01Tap to summarizeIn part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Elon Musk has become the first person to cross the trillionaire threshold, at least on paper, after SpaceX priced its blockbuster initial public offering at $135 a share and its stock soared in its stock market debut. At its closing price of $160.95 on Friday, Musk's net worth reached roughly $1.14 trillion. Also the Kevin Warsh era begins at the Federal Reserve / lawmakers scramble to form a bi-partisan commission to restructure Social Security benefits beyond 2032. 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
Transcribe →06-12-26 Part One - A Random Memorandum
Jun 1201:16:07Tap to summarizeIn part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, President Trump announced that the United States has reached a "very strong, but a little conceptual "Memorandum of Understanding" to end the ongoing war with Iran. The announcement followed a dramatic turn of events where President Trump called off scheduled U.S. military airstrikes against Iranian infrastructure. Trump noted that the text is in its final stages and could be signed over the weekend in Europe, with Vice President JD Vance expected to attend. However, Iranian officials and state-backed media have maintained a cautious stance, downplaying the finality of the text. Also the President's voter base questions his latest decision on the war / a look back at memorable moments in sports / and a FIFA World Cup update (yawn) 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
Transcribe →06-10-26 Part One - Maine Wants a Commie-Nazi
Jun 1001:16:06Tap to summarizeIn part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, voters in Maine have spoken. Liberal upstart Graham Platner won Maine’s Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday night, defeating Maine Gov. Janet Mills weeks after the more establishment-backed pick ended her campaign. The Associated Press called the race soon after polls in Maine closed at 8 p.m., where voters in the state are not only weighing in on one of the nation’s most significant Senate races but also on a comeback attempt for a controversial former governor and a contest to decide the next governor that features several famous names. Also a Collin County jury has sentenced Karmelo Anthony to 35 years in prison after he was found guilty of murder in the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Memorial High School student Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas / Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham squeaked out a win Tuesday night in a crowded primary race for the Republican nomination in South Carolina / During a House Judiciary Committee hearing attacking the Southern Poverty Law Center, Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas gets a gentle rebuke from the niece of MLK / President Trump locks in ICE funding through end of presidency after the House passes $70B package / Social Security Administration projected to run out reserves in 7 years / and "Pet Talk" with Gary and Eric. 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
Transcribe →06-10-26 Part Two - The Seven Year Ache
Jun 1000:38:03Tap to summarizeIn part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, tens of millions of retirees and other Americans could see smaller monthly Social Security checks in six years if lawmakers don’t act to shore up the program’s finances. Social Security’s retirement trust fund — which helps support payments to senior citizens, their dependents and survivors of deceased workers — is expected to be exhausted in late 2032. Also President Trump defended U.S. strikes against Iran Tuesday, calling the response “very strong” and “very powerful” after Tehran reportedly shot down a U.S. Army Apache helicopter. 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
Transcribe →06-09-26 Part One - 60 Minutes Assassinated
Jun 901:16:07Tap to summarizeIn part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, from The Babylon Bee to The NY Times, the demise of CBS' 60 Minutes is in full post-analysis by the media. In particular the firing of veteran journalist Scott Pelley brought his 37-year tenure to an abrupt end devoid of fanfare. Also audio from Brit Hume on the unreliability of Iran / The "Good cop-Bad cop" between Trump and Netanyahu / a Federal judge voids President Trump’s $100,000 fee requirement for H-1B visas / and the latest vote count in California. 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
Transcribe →06-09-26 Part Two - If We Could Bottle This Up
Jun 900:38:03Tap to summarizeIn part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, a Washington state school district removed testosterone vials from a high school Pride display after administrators determined they had been added without authorization, including some vials that still contained a small amount of unknown liquid. Also audio from Texas Democrat James Talarico back-tracking on transgender surgery for minors / and hunting, trapping and fishing could be a thing of the past in Oregon. 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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