Red Eye Radio

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Democrats in Minnesota are urging longtime Sen. Amy Klobuchar to jump into the blue-leaning state's race for governor in the wake of Monday's blockbuster move by Democratic Gov. Tim Walz to end his 2026 re-election bid amid political fallout from a massive fraud scandal. Klobuchar is receiving calls urging her to run for governor and the possibility of appointing Walz to the state Senate. Also the DOJ's investigation into the Minnesota fraud scandal and a close look into fraud in other blue states as well. And the double-edged sword of social media and how public servants mitigate their communication alongside citizen journalism. 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

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, AG Pam Bondi says President Trump 'saved countless lives' in Venezuelan dictator Maduro's capture operation. She defends military operation as 'well within' presidential authority after Democratic criticism. Some Democrats have criticized the military operation as a violation of state sovereignty, comparing it to former President George W. Bush’s actions in Iraq. Also audio from Brit Hume, Martha MacCallum and even The View supporting Maduro's overthrow. 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

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Happy New Year and Happy Birthday Eric! Before the guys left for holiday vacation the US was sending criminals to Venezuela, and when they returned we are extracting a criminal from Venezuela. The latest is that Maduro's arraignment is expected today after helicopters flew the Venezuelan leader to New York City over the weekend. Operation "Absolute Resolve" now places Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez in charge. She made a statement on Facebook Sunday night issuing a public appeal for peace and cooperation with the U.S. Also Secretary of State Marco Rubio sparred with several network interviewers including ABC's George Stephanopoulos on Sunday as the "This Week" host repeatedly pressed Rubio over whether the U.S. was going to run Venezuela and Gary shares a special Christmas moment with his Father over the holidays. 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

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Embattled Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is expected to bow out of the 2026 re-election race as he faces mounting national criticism over a massive Somali fraud scandal engulfing his state. “He’s likely to drop out of the 2026 #mngov race,” Minnesota political analyst Blois Olson posted on X Sunday night. The news comes as Walz’s office has scheduled a press conference for 11 a.m. today. Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar, whom he said Walz met with Sunday, is a likely contender to replace the governor in the race. Also the future of the new Venezuela under US sanctions and a newly placed leader, the latest update on this ongoing story and with Eric turning 60, the guys discuss the attention span of on demand and social media and how older age demands instant gratification! 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

Dan Mandis (WTN-Nashville) fills in for Gary McNamara and Eric Harley who return Monday, January 5th. In Part one of the Red Eye podcast, it is now Mayor Mamdani of New York City / A.O.C. champions Mamdani at his inauguration/ The NYC working class will be hit financially / Fentanyl deaths are down 24 percent. Who gets the credit? Trump or Biden / A Somali fraud update / CBS News' new anchor Tony Dokoupil pledges to restore trust in CBS Evening News 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