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Red Eye Radio

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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    07-17-26 Part One - Wildfires and Election Fraud

    In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, officials and health experts expressed growing concern on Thursday about dangerously poor air quality across much of the northeastern United States and southern Canada, as a cloud of dense smoke from scores of raging wildfires darkened skies and irritated throats from the Great Lakes to New England. As the wildfires continued to burn, sensors that monitor the air quality index for millions of people recorded figures sometimes nearly twice as high as what is considered hazardous. Also the Mamdani administration wants landlords to pay for credit checks for rental applicants / audio from President Trump from Thursday night's speech on voter fraud and China's influence / 83% of the population believe they are being effected by fraud in the election system / the major networks choose not to carry the President's speech / audio from Senator Rand Paul on how easy it is to uncover fraud (i.e. a young man with a phone camera in Minnesota) / and the blinding insanity of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. 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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    07-17-26 Part Two - A Generation of Mental Illness

    In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, a 2024 study reveals a section of Generation Z self- identifies as mentally ill. It comes as no surprise as this young sector of the population is under a constant barrage of bad advice, peer pressure, gender confusion and a volatile political environment. Also audio from Nick Shirley testifying in Senate hearings earlier this week on capturing video and exposing the Somalian daycare fraud in Minnesota, and how Governor Tim Walz placed blame on him / and audio from Marco Rubio on communism's influence on the world. 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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    07-16-26 Part One - Not All Men Are Created Equal

    In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we begin with an article from The Atlantic on the return of the "manly man". It begs the question "what is a manly man" in a world where men identify as women and vice versa? The article is summed up by saying: The Democratic party has a new campaign strategy: masculinity. Also ICE incidents spur Democratic Socialists to ban the agency / audio from Democratic Socialist McKayla Brangan describing an utopian society / and the Sunshine Protection Act goes dark. 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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    07-16-26 Part Two - A Socialist Utopia

    In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we replay the audio from Democratic Socialist McKayla Brangan describing an utopian society, where there are no bills to pay and no responsibilities. The DSA's agenda consists of a world of no sanctions, no government, no police and a "free world" society that the Democratic Party is embracing. Also audio from Fox News' Brett Bair on federal fraud and comments from Wednesday's Senate hearings that only one Democrat attended. 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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    07-15-26 Part One - The Sunshine Protection Act

    In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Americans got a break on inflation last month, with better deals at the gas station and cooler price increases across much of the economy. Consumer prices were up 3.5% in June from a year earlier, beating expectations and improving from the 4.2% inflation rate in May. Inflation was also lower than the 3.8% that analysts polled by The Wall Street Journal expected. Also the House passes "The Sunshine Protection Act". A Trump-backed bill that would make daylight saving time permanent / Med school deans come up empty in a tense hearing when asked point blank if men can have babies: 'Ridiculous' / and the Democratic Socialists of America launch their radical platform to abolish the US Senate in a bid to fundamentally transform America. 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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    07-15-26 Part Two - Happy Anniversary Red Eye Radio!

    In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the guys celebrate and reflect on the past 21 years of being together on the show. From the many memorable events over the years to the events of today, Gary and Eric galvanize their collective purpose of continuing and promoting the message and narrative of Red Eye Radio. 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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    07-14-26 Part One - The Left Are Back On X

    In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the liberals are back on X / What is the Iran strategy going forward? / Fox's Brit Hume asks "The question now is whether our military can make the Strait safe at an acceptable cost to us" / A Wall Street Journal article: "Why White -Collared Men Are Obsessed With A Perfect Lawn" / Senator Lindsey Grahan's years of service in the military. 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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    07-14-26 Part Two - A CNBC Survey Mocked

    In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, CNBC ranks the top 10 worst states to live in / The daylight savings bill is approved by a Congressional House committee / The comparisons of the Maine Senate race vs the new South Carolina Senate race to fill Lindsey Graham's seat. 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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    07-13-26 Part One -Remembering Senator Graham

    In part one of Red Eye Radio, Gary McNamara and Eric Harley are back from their summer vacation and take a look at what happened while they were away / Senator Lindsey Graham died Saturday night / Social media's push to make soccer the new "America's Game" / Having gratitude is key to having a happy life / Actor Sam Neil has died / The Mitch McConnell conspiracy theories were flying this weekend. 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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    07-13-26 Part Two - Selling Communism

    In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Wesketg Yang writes on substack "transgenderism is an uncontroled society scaled experiment in conformityand obedience" / Thoughts on Graham Platner's resignation / Louisiana's Senator Kennedy comments on the push for Democrat socialism / Texas Senate Democrat candidate Talarico defends gun control laws in a new video. 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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    07-10-26 Part One - Iranian Plot Against Trump

    Dan Mandis (WTN-Nashville) fills in for Gary McNamara and Eric Harley. In part one of the Red Eye podcast, Israel shared intel with the U.S. on an Iranian plot to assassinate President Trump / Are mainstream Democrats about to lose more seats to the Democrat socialists? / Trump says communism is easy to sell / Gas prices and the war with Iran / JD Vance and his run for the presidency. 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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    07-10-26 Part Two - Life Under Democrat Rule

    Dan Mandis (WTN-Nashville) fills in for Eric Harley and Gary McNamara. In part two of the Red Eye podcast, a look at what daily life would be like if the Democrats take over / Democrats would like to repeal the Trump tax cuts / Insight on the Canadian healthcare system / Is Senator Mitch McConnell still alive? / Ticketing for offensive speech in Ft Worth has gone viral. 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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    07-09-26 Part One - Returning to War

    In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Marconi award winning talk show host Dan Mandis fills in for the guys this week and we begin by discussing the failed cease-fire with Iran. The war is back on in Iran after Tehran launched attacks on trade vessels in the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday. The U.S. responded to the attacks with a wave of strikes on nearly 100 targets within Iran. President Trump has declared the ceasefire with Iran "over" as of Wednesday. NATO Chief Mark Rutte says the violent U.S. response was "absolutely necessary." The U.S. has also revoked Iran oil sanctions waivers that were granted amid peace talks. Also Dan posts a poll on his socials grading President Trump's performance so far on the Iran war / and Graham Platner tearfully drops out of the Senate race as expected. 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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    07-09-26 Part Two - An Update on Senator McConnell

    In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Marconi award winning talk show host Dan Mandis fills in for the guys this week and we begin this hour with concerns for ailing Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is directly asking McConnell, the state’s most powerful figure in Congress, to disclose more about his condition after three weeks of silence from the 84-year-old since he was hospitalized in Washington. The letter released Wednesday from Beshear, says, “Kentuckians have grown increasingly concerned about the current state of your health and well-being, and ability to hold office.” Senator McConnell's wife also released a statement explaining her absence as she left for China after her husband was admitted to the hospital. Also criticizing the SCOTUS ruling upholding birthright citizenship, some of President Trump’s allies said having that right has opened the doors to "birth tourism." China and Mexico in particular are in the spotlight. 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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    07-08-26 Part One - Iran's Violates the Cease-Fire

    In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Marconi award winning talk show host Dan Mandis fills in for the guys this week and we begin by discussing Iran. U.S. Central Command on Tuesday said American forces had begun launching “powerful strikes” against Iran in response to attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Three commercial vessels were struck by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz between Monday and Tuesday, prompting the U.S. to claw back oil sanctions waivers offered to Tehran. Also woke activists want to teach "Black English" to California students / audio from Jasmine Crockett comparing her "professional" narrative versus her "Ebonics" street talk / an update on an ailing Senator Mitch McConnell / new federal rules sharply cap graduate student loans, ending the ability to borrow the full cost of tuition and living expenses for many degrees / and the Trump Accounts take effect. 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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    07-08-26 Part Two - Replacing the Graham Cracker

    In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Marconi award winning talk show host Dan Mandis fills in for the guys this week and we begin this hour by discussing Graham Platner. The implosion of his campaign for Senate in Maine after an accusation of rape has ripped open divisions inside the Democratic Party as its progressives and moderates battle to pick his successor even before he has said he will step aside. Also the Trump Administration cracks down on illegal truck drivers with audio from Tom Homan / In-N-Out Burger announces new locations / and President Trump has prepared a disclosure speech regarding UFOs. 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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    07-07-26 Part One - Concern for Senator Mitch McConnell

    In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Marconi award winning radio host Dan Mandis fills in for the guys this week and we begin with conflicting reports of Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell being brain dead. McConnell was admitted to the hospital on June 14th, according to a statement from his office that only said he was “receiving excellent care”. A statement a week later said that he would not be voting that week. And on Thursday, a new statement said that he “continues to improve” and ”appreciates the outpouring of support he’s receiving while he continues his recovery in the hospital”. Also Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz' Somalian fraud scandal cost taxpayers 1 billion dollars / Graham Platner rapidly loses endorsements as more rape allegations emerge / a poll on who will win the House seats in the mid-terms / and Gavin Newsom's push for the Presidency. 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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    07-07-26 Part Two - The Woman on the Bus

    In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Marconi award winning radio host Dan Mandis fills in for the guys this week and we begin this hour with emerging details about the woman on the bus. On July 4th hundreds of masked members of the Patriot Front white nationalist group marched through Washington, D.C. A photograph spread online claiming to show a lone Black woman seated in the D.C. metro surrounded by masked individuals in Patriot Front uniforms. Reports on 'X' claim she was being indecent and even defacating on the bus, moving from seat to seat. Also audio from John Fetterman on the disgrace of Graham Platner now that new rape allegations emerge / "The View" co-host Sunny Hostin feels unsafe while visiting neighborhoods where homes are flying the American flag / and a San Diego HOA demands taking down the American Flag. 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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    07-06-26 Part One - The Red Trump Card

    In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Marconi award winning radio host Dan Mandis fills in for the guys this week and we begin with the late night speech from President Trump on July 4th commemorating America's 250th Independence Day, followed by the largest fireworks show in history over the National Mall. Also President Trump intervened in Folarin Balogun’s red card controversy in the World Cup, calling FIFA president Gianni Infantino to ask for a review of the controversial decision in the Round of 32 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina / a comparison of the President's July 4th speech vs. Zohran Mamdani's hate-filled speech over the weekend / Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul has another hit-and-run accident / Teen takeover violence are on the rise / and Doug Burgham's comments on white nationlists' free speech. 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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    07-06-26 Part Two - Crossdressers and Flag Burners

    In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Marconi award winning radio host Dan Mandis fills in for the guys this week and begins this hour with a viral video of a flag burner taken down by a crossdresser. While most Americans waved American flags and attended countrywide celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the nation, demonstrators continued to gather to protest ICE and other supporters of America. Also another look at the failure of the Secret Service in Butler, PA two years ago / and a caller challenges Dan on defending a police attack from teen takeovers. 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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    07-03-26 NO PODCAST TODAY ~ HAPPY JULY 4th WEEKEND!

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    07-02-26 Part One - Happy Birthday USA!

    In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the guys begin the show by showing appreciation for just how great our country is and remembering the lives of their parents by making comparison of decades ago with the lack of the current technology we enjoy today. As America turns 250 over the weekend, all of us here at Red Eye Radio proudly fly our flag of gratefulness and appreciation for the freedoms we enjoy in this great country of ours every day! Also audio from Fox News confirming the Democratic Socialists of America's successful agenda of controlling the Democratic party / and archived audio from Milton Friedman on capitalism in America (at the time) 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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    07-02-26 Part Two - Celebrating A/C

    In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we are not celebrating AOC, but A/C. Air Conditioning. Willis Carrier has been conditioning air for decades and as a heatwave blankets the country and parts of Europe, we pay homage to the man who has given us much needed relief for as long as we can remember. Also the Dems "Big Tent" / and Gavin Newsom wants his tax cake and eat it too. 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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    07-01-26 Part One - Birthrights Rule

    In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, in a major landmark ruling on Tuesday, the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship, ruling 6–3 that children born on U.S. soil to undocumented or temporary immigrant parents are automatic American citizens. In the case Trump v. Barbara, Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion, firmly establishing that the Citizenship Clause of the 14th Amendment means exactly what it says and protects the citizenship status of anyone born in the country. Also defining a domicile / Democrats need to embrace equal treatment with SCOTUS ruling / the gross misinterpretation of Title IX / the media shields themselves from SCOTUS opinions / the court's opinion on campaign financing / and pushing the envelope on free speech. 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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    07-01-26 Part Two - An Angel Mother's Public Outcry

    In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the mother of a Loyola University freshman who was shot and killed in March delivered tearful testimony on Capitol Hill on Tuesday. Jose Medina is charged in the murder of Sheridan Gorman, 18, of Yorktown, New York, in Westchester County. Gorman was walking with her friends near the pier at Tobey Prinz Beach at Pratt Boulevard shortly after 1 a.m. Thursday, March 19, when Gorman told her friends she saw someone hiding behind the lighthouse. Medina was a Venezuelan national who was in the U.S. illegally. Also a comparison of centennial observances / NPR retracts an article that mistakenly said Justice Alito would retire / and Gary wears an American Flag. 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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    06-30-26 Part One - My Vote Is In The Mail

    In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, President Trump on Monday blasted a Supreme Court opinion upholding a Mississippi law that allows mail-in ballots received up to five days after Election Day to be counted. Justice Amy Coney Barrett, a Trump nominee, rebuked Republicans’ arguments in the case, writing that as long as Election Day is the statutorily required date on which a vote is submitted and that "election-day statutes do not set a deadline for ballot receipt." Trump fired back hours later on Truth Social, calling the case a "tremendous loss" for voters’ rights and saying the ruling means Congress must moot it immediately by passing the SAVE America Act. Also President Trump says he will 'continue the fight' after Supreme Court declines to review Carroll abuse verdict / the strategy of World Cup soccer players / Democrat's disdain for living in the U.S. / and foreign nationals fascinated with the abundance of American goods. 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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    06-30-26 Part Two - True or False Patriotism

    In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, as America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, a new poll finds Republicans and Democrats sharply divided on patriotism, flag displays and the meaning of the July 4 holiday. The Reuters/Ipsos survey, conducted June 12–15 among 1,537 US adults, asked Americans how they planned to celebrate Independence Day, including whether they intended to display the US flag, attend patriotic events and what the holiday represents to them. The poll found 64% of Republicans said they would display an American flag or flag bunting outside their home this July 4, compared with just 27% of Democrats. Also President Trump demands gas stations lower pump prices immediately and renews push for $2.50 gasoline / and the search for a masculine Democrat. 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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    06-29-26 Part One - A Successful Super Rigs

    In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we begin with Eric sharing his weekend at Shell Rotella's annual Super Rigs convention at Bristol Hills in Tennessee. He shared many success stories of the many working truckers that are the heartbeat of our show. Also foreign national's fascination with America as they visit for the World Cup / Europe rations air conditioning / Zohran Mamdani ushers in the Democratic Socialists of America / and no one's buying Jill Biden's Memoir. 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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    06-29-26 Part Two - Iran So Far Away

    In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, after yet another breach in the cease fire agreement with Iran over the weekend, disappointment looms as President Trump is faced with the hard decision to finish the job he originally started with a military campaign against the terrorist regime. His post on Truth Social Saturday lays bare what he needs to do if he follows his own statement. Also audio from Cory Booker at the Dem's "Big Tent Revival" over the weekend / Gavin Newsom suddenly opposes the California Billionaire's tax / and a new survey reveals the majority of Democrats prefer to live outside of 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

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    06-26-26 Part One - You Can Be In When You're Out

    In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, a look at the various decisions by SCOTUS on Thursday. The Justices ruled against Hawaii, handing concealed-carry permit holders a major victory in a 6-3 decision. Judges cannot usurp the power congress gives to the President . Trump administration can end temporary protected status for hundreds of thousands of Haitian and Syrian migrants in the U.S. In a 7-2 ruling herbicide Roundup cannot be sued in state courts for failure to warn because federal regulators have found a cancer link unlikely and do not require a warning label / Classic Milton Freeman audio on socialism vs. capitalism / Iran has attacked a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman. 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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    06-26-26 Part Two - Polling on Democratic Socialists

    In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the Republican candidate running for New York Governor promises the state will no longer be a sancturary state and a middle class tax cut / Rahm Emmanuel says it's important for Democrats to appeal to independants / Polling on Democratic socialists / Senator Ted Cruz has some thoughts on today's Democrats / The U.S. Census Bureau says the south has seen a population boom from 2020 to 2025 as other U.S. regions slow / The hypocrisy of Democrats when it comes to missing immigrant children / Seattle's sky-high minimum wage is a disasater for food delivery drivers. 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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    06-25-26 Part One - Rubio Does Damage Control

    In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, in a media interview Democrat Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester couldn't identify where socialism has worked / Senate re-votes on the War Powers Act / Democrat strategist James Carville says he's done with the Democrats / Latest on the Strait of Hormuz / Secretary of State Marco Rubio is doing damage control following statements last week from both President Trump and VP JD Vance / Elon Musk is no longer a trillionaire due to his stock investments / The Housing bill will not make home buying cheaper / Factory jobs are down due to global demand and rising costs / Memorandum of Understanding popularity drops / Democrat nominee for NY-7 Claire Valdez says she wants to abolish pre-check and nationalize the entire airline industry / Low turnout in the New York City's primaries. 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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    06-25-26 Part Two - Tucker Out

    In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Tucker Carlson remounces the Republican party / The latest on the 2 massive Venezuelan earthquakes / The View has some thoughts on the socialists who won their primaries in New York City / A socialist admits their movement uses Democrats to gain power in order to push their radical 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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    06-24-26 Part One - The Barefoot Rabbi

    In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, a prominent Democrat running for a critical U.S. Senate seat in Texas told a self-identified transgender, queer, "Latinx" podcast host that he "hates Christianity" in a 2021 interview. In a recently resurfaced episode of the "Activist Theology Podcast," James Talarico, a Democratic state lawmaker now running for the Senate, confided that "I always think of myself as a Christian who hates Christianity." He later referred to Jesus as "that barefoot Rabbi". Also primaries took place in New York, Utah, and Maryland Tuesday, as well as primary runoffs in South Carolina / Brad Lander, a former Democratic Socialists of America member backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, defeated Rep. Dan Goldman in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for New York’s 10th Congressional District / audio from Obama Administration advisor and socialist Van Jones on CNN / the socialist arm of the Democratic party (DSA) seizes the state primaries / and President Trump scored a major legislative win after Congress cleared a sweeping housing bill aimed at expanding the nation’s supply of homes and lowering costs. 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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    06-24-26 Part Two - Antifa Ruling in Texas

    In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, eight protesters accused by the Justice Department of having ties to antifa were sentenced Tuesday to decades in federal prison over a shooting outside a Texas immigration detention center that wounded a police officer and prosecutors called an act of terrorism. One of the defendants, a former US Marine Corps reservist convicted of opening fire during the July 4 demonstration outside the Prairieland Detention Center near Dallas, was sentenced to 100 years in prison, the maximum punishment. Also our audio cut of the day featuring prominent Democrat James Talarico telling a self-identified transgender, queer, "Latinx" podcast host that he "hates Christianity" in a 2021 interview / and President Trump said Tuesday that his administration is "working on" national right-to-carry legislation expanding firearm carry rights across 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

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    06-23-26 Part One - The DSA Aims for Congress

    In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the election of Zohran Mamdani was just the beginning, Democratic socialists are back in the spotlight after notching two high-profile mayoral primary victories in major cities this month. While some see the results as a sign that DSA candidates and ideas are gaining traction in the Democratic Party, others caution against drawing broader ideological conclusions, saying the races reflect voters’ desire for change as the 2026 midterms and 2028 presidential election loom. Also audio from CNN anylist Harry Entin on the lack of patriotism from Democrats / a discussion on MediCare and MedicAid / and the Memorandum of "Misunderstanding". 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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    06-23-26 Part Two - The COVID Cover-Up

    In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, last week outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released a massive trove of declassified files alleging that Dr. Anthony Fauci orchestrated a deliberate cover-up to manipulate U.S. intelligence community assessments regarding the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.The files were dropped on Gabbard's final day in office before resigning her position. The revelations have intensified congressional scrutiny and sparked complex legal debates regarding pandemic transparency. Also the FISA warrant related to the Russian colusion / Keir Starmer announces resignation as the UK gets a sixth Prime Minister in seven years / and a Canadian town grants rights to trees. 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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    06-22-26 Part One - Muddy Waters

    In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, President Trump says he has "inspected" the Reflecting Pool in Washington DC, and that "work will begin immediately" to repair the American landmark. Despite a recent multi-million dollar renovation, including a fresh coat of blue paint, the historic structure continues to face issues - most prominently algae turning the water a bright shade of green. *Gary offers his advice on pool maintenance as he is updating his own pool. Also the Obama Presidential Center tower is a monument to the former president’s ego / Trump gets softer toward Iran as the MoU falters / JD Vance's comments on Israel and Hezbollah / and headlines from The Babylon Bee. 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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    06-22-26 Part Two - Democratic Socialists of America

    In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, earlier this month, the Democratic Socialists of America’s National Political Committee—its governing body—approved a new platform that commits the organization to a series of radical proposals, such as abolishing the U.S. Senate, “abolishing the carceral forces of the capitalist state,” defunding the Department of War, and replacing the presidency and the Supreme Court with an executive and judicial branch controlled by Congress. Also speculation on how society would exist under the DSA's wishes / and a look at conspiracy theories. 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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    06-19-26 - The Red Eye Podcast Has The Day Off

    The Red Eye Radio podcast with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley returns Monday to catch you up on everything that happened over the weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    06-18-26 Part One - A Steady Fed

    In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady and officials readied for higher borrowing costs, as inflation fears dominated Kevin Warsh’s first meeting as chairman of the central bank. The decision on Wednesday to maintain rates at a range of 3.5 percent to 3.75 percent for a fourth-straight meeting was supported by all 12 members of the Federal Open Market Committee. It was the first policy vote since June of last year that did not feature some form of opposition. Also we respond to a listener's comment on X regarding our speculations contained in the MoU / audio from JD Vance on the Megyn Kelly Show about boots on the ground in Iran / Fans turn on comedian Nate Bargatze after spotting at White House UFC fight / Roger Clemens questions MLB's warning to Giants pitchers who wrote Bible verses on Pride Night hats / audio from President Trump on opening the Strait of Hormuz and allowing ballistic missiles in Iran / and an update on Gary's Dad who is failing health. 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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    06-18-26 Part Two - Signing Off on the War

    In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, President Trump personally signs the Iran deal at Versailles in a major diplomatic breakthrough. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also signed the agreement. Still confusion abounds in Washington as the President seems soft on a terrorist regime that has historically failed to honor such treaties. Contingencies include a stern warning from the President as he informed Iran that the Memorandum of Understanding is not final and "if they don't behave, we'll go right back to dropping bombs right smack in the middle of their head." Also foreign nationals are fascinated with the USA and our culture as they attend the 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

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    06-17-26 Part One - The MoU Under Review

    In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we begin with audio from Senator John Kennedy on Iran and being home schooled by a "day drinker". His opinion on the Memorandum of Understanding is shared by many in Washington as we cautiously watch President Trump's plan play out. Also audio from former Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney and FOX News' Dana Perino on Trump's Memorandum / Israel is not too excited about the MoU / audio from Fox News senior strategic analyst Jack Keane emphasizing robust enforcement despite Iran's history of non-compliance / Bloomberg and other media outlets speculate on the contents of the memo / and most Trump supporters question his strategy with the memo based on his original intentions 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

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    06-17-26 Part Two - Confusion in the Classroom

    In 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

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    06-16-26 Part One - The Art of Iran's Deal

    In 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

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    06-16-26 Part Two - Who Wants To Be a Trillionaire?

    In 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

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    06-15-26 Part One - The War, The Games & The Dutch

    In 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

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    06-15-26 Part Two - The 1 Trillion Dollar Man

    In 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

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    06-12-26 Part One - A Random Memorandum

    In 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

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    06-12-26 Part Two - Sharing SpaceX

    In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, SpaceX officially priced its initial public offering at $135 per share, raising $75 billion and making it the largest public offering in stock market history. The shares began trading under the ticker SPCX, marking the debut of a company valued at approximately $1.77 trillion. Also what life would be like on Mars / Jerry Seinfeld dismisses ‘Free Palestine’ chant after Knicks game: ‘It Doesn’t Exist’ / and Gary's advantages with airline travel. 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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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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