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In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, even though the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court ruling blocking certain tactics against anti-ICE agitators in Minnesota, the Trump Administration now faces a decision on focusing on deporting illegal immigrants and whether or not to retract ICE enforcement in Minnesota following the death of another protester over the weekend. Also the irresponsibility of Alex Pretti could have lead to his own demise, a breakdown of energy sources in Texas that is keeping the power grid strong after the weekend's ice storm and what the guys watched on TV while iced in. 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, the guys return to the show steering around the icy Dallas roadways to discuss the latest headlines. A top immigration official is expected to leave Minneapolis in what may mark a shift in the White House's tone after the fatal shooting of a second protester by federal officers over the weekend. As Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino and some immigration agents depart, "border tsar" Tom Homan will begin leading on-the-ground efforts in the Minnesota city after the shooting of Alex Pretti on Saturday escalated tensions. The decision by President Trump may indicate the administration's interest in walking back more aggressive federal action in his nationwide immigration crackdown. Also what the President will do in re-assigning Kristi Noem, investigating the shooting of Alex Pretti and a discussion on the 2nd Amendment. 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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In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, more than 235 million people across more than 40 states from Arizona to Maine are in the path of a potentially historic winter storm that's expected to extend over 2,000 miles and deliver crippling snow and ice, beginning Friday. A trailing blast of Arctic air associated with the polar vortex is expected to bring a dangerous refreeze that could create long-duration power outages and paralyze travel for days. In anticipation for the intense storm, as of 9 p.m. EST Thursday, nearly 1,300 flights have already been canceled across the U.S. through Saturday, with thousands more expected to be canceled into early next week. Also Texas Governor Greg Abbott says the power grid in Texas will sustain potential loss of power and a subsequent discussion on solar and wind power. Plus seven House Democrats break with Hakeem Jeffries to pass the Department of Homeland Security funding bill, Vice President JD Vance visits Minnesota and a big weekend of football ahead as the NFC/AFC championship will determine who heads to the Superbowl next month where Bad Bunny will wear a dress at the Half Time Show. 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, in a National Revue article many college students in particular complain of the Golden State's lack of proper leadership and natural disasters leading to depressing conditions that eventually override the sunny beaches and blue skies. Many indicate these are underlying reasons why residents and corporations are moving out of California in record numbers. Also amnesty returns as President Trump enforces paying back college loans, more than 235 million people across more than 40 states from Arizona to Maine are in the path of a potentially historic winter storm that's expected to extend over 2,000 miles and deliver crippling snow and ice, beginning today, Indiana football star Fernando Mendoza explains why dating took a back seat during CFP title run and CBS News lead editor Bari Weiss under fire for not upholding standards help by veteran journalists at CBS. 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, the guys discuss preparing for a major ice storm forecasted to hit Texas and much of the central and southwest part of the country this weekend. Also President Trump in Davos yesterday and his comments on importing foreign cultures, how Trump's possible invasion of Greenland is against federal law, NY Mayor Zohran Mamdani's failed free bus fare fails, racial slurs against a black ICE agent in St. Paul Minnesota and Democrats fume as Kamala Harris bunkers down in an $8M dollar Malibu mansion. 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, a jury returned a not guilty verdict Wednesday evening in the trial of former Uvalde school police officer Adrian Gonzales, charged with 29 counts of child abandonment or endangerment tied to the May 24, 2022 Robb Elementary shooting. The jury deliberated for only 7 hours before returning the verdict. Gonzales faced charges tied to the early minutes of the Robb Elementary attack. Nineteen children and two adults died in the shooting, which is the deadliest in Texas history. Also President Donald Trump blasted plans to expand the New York Stock Exchange to Dallas, calling the move "unbelievably bad" for New York and a failure of city leadership. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said the opening of the stock exchange in Texas is "excellent" for the city and the country. Also discussion on corporate migrations and the economic impact of publicly exchanged businesses moving away from New York, California and other blue states. 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, The Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared to side with a group of Maui gun owners in their challenge to a Hawaii law restricting their ability to bring their guns onto private property that is open to the public. After approximately two hours of oral argument in Wolford v. Lopez, virtually all of the court's six Republican appointees seemed to agree with the challengers that the law, which requires the gun owners to obtain express permission from the property owner, violates the Second Amendment's right to bear arms. Also new tax records prove Virginia Democrats ignore affordability, audio from CNN's Scott Jennings correcting a Democratic analyst on the history of Democratic protesters and audio from Hannity in a heated debate with Tennessee Democrat State Representative Justin Jones over Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids targeting immigrants. 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, U.S. overdose deaths fell through most of last year, suggesting a lasting improvement in an epidemic that had been worsening for decades. Federal data released Wednesday showed that overdose deaths have been falling for more than two years — the longest drop in decades — but also that the decline was slowing. Also a stale-mate on the tariff issue at the Supreme Court, a Native American group vows a Supreme Court fight over woke New York mascot ban and '60 Minutes' host Scott Pelley reportedly said CBS chief Bari Weiss needed to take job more 'seriously'. 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, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is rejecting assertions that the anti-ICE protesters who stormed a church in his state over the weekend broke the federal law the Justice Department has cited as having potentially violated. Top DOJ officials say they are looking into whether the agitators who disrupted services at St. Paul's Cities Church on Sunday violated the FACE Act and the Ku Klux Klan Act. Also the phrase "churches are open to everyone" has been clearly misconstrued. 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, the guys return from a long holiday weekend to dive right into what President Trump plans to do about Greenland, trade wars and military might to get what he feels the US may need. All of this as Denmark ramps up defenses in Greenland as Trump zeros in on control of the territory. A 'Substantial contribution' of troops arrived in Nuuk and Kangerlussuaq after President Trump said Denmark 'cannot protect that land from Russia or China'. Also Minnesota AG Keith Ellison is rejecting assertions that the anti-ICE protesters who stormed a church in his state over the weekend broke the federal law and denies Don Lemon, anti-ICE protesters violated FACE Act as the DOJ mulls charges. Plus a Minnesota judge rules on how ICE agents must treat non-threatening protesters. 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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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 and we begin with a poll posted on Dan's X feed asking is President Trump's decisions about Iran making America great again? Also Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is reportedly trying to reach the President to discuss the unfolding events in Minnesota. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reprimanded Walz Thursday for fueling the violence in Minnesota and his lack of cooperation with ICE agents and the Trump Administration's protective measures for his state. President Trump vowing on Truth Social to enact the Insurrection Act if Governor Walz doesn't get his act together. 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, Marconi award winning radio host Dan Mandis fills in for the guys and we begin with the Somalin fraud in Minnesota with audio from outraged opponents decrying race and other baseless issues. Also audio from Nick Shirley exposing a Somalian day care center, how Nashville may become the new Chicago and audio from CNN about the nation's economy and mortgage rates. 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, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent is in the hospital after being ambushed during an attempt to arrest a Venezuelan national in Minneapolis on Wednesday evening. The agent was ambushed by two people while attempting to conduct a traffic stop on an illegal immigrant from Venezuela. The agent fired his gun during the alleged attack because he was "fearing for his life and safety." One Venezuelan suspect was shot, but is reported to be stable and is now in custody. Also audio from the Minneapolis Police Chief detailing the situation and announcing the elevated presence of protesters in the area presenting a continued threat in the area. This leads into a discussion about a new society that has formed around the notion of racism, radical inclusion and the misogyny and hatred of women that defies all law and order and the outright hatred of America. Also in the news Senators Ashley Moody and Josh Holley again find themselves debating if a man can get pregnant. (nuff said) 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, armed Kurdish separatist groups tried to cross into Iran from Iraq in recent days, stoking fears that the country's spiraling unrest has attracted dangerous foreign militants who could destabilize the wider region, according to reports. Iranian officials said the attempted breach came amid a sweeping crackdown on nationwide protests against the country's regime, with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) leading the response. Now all eyes are on the skies of Tehran as questions loom over what President Trump will do regarding the leaders of Iran and how he will mitigate peace in that region. Also Minnesota Governor Tim Walz brought up on charges of impeachment regarding the Somalian fraud case and hilarious 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

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we begin by discussing why after the age of 60 it's advised not to find a significant other. The primary reason is because of the conflict of interest in temperature settings in the home. Go figure. Also Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito grilled an attorney representing a biological male athlete in the case of Little v. Hecox on Tuesday about the definitions of a woman and girl. Alito asked Kathleen R. Hartnett, who is arguing on behalf of the Idaho student in the Supreme Court case, what it meant to be a "boy or a girl or a man or a woman" when it came to equal protection purposes. Hartnett agreed that a school may have separate teams for students "classified as boys and a category of students classified as girls." Hartnett also agreed there needed to be "an understanding of what it means to be a boy or a girl and a man or a woman." Plus how the law is interpreted simply by what you think it is, selling NFL streaming services, a look at Tuesday's inflation numbers and how tariffs have pushed inflation. 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, California's governor Gavin Newsom renewed his pledge this week to fight a controversial plan to tax billionaires in the state. The proposed ballot measure, which could go to voters in November, has gained public attention recently amid heavy criticism and threats from tech moguls to leave the state. Also the Democratic Senate race in Texas heats up as Jasmine Crockett's opponent State Representative James Talarico calls the national party 'condescending' and sometimes hostile toward faith in red states and there's no buzz in Congress on President Trump's plan to cap credit card companies at a 10% interest rate. 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, Minnesota and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul sued the Trump administration Monday, seeking to block a massive federal immigration enforcement surge they say has flooded the Twin Cities with armed agents, sparked fear and unrest, and interfered with state and local authorities, according to court filings. The lawsuit names Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem, top officials with DHS, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), including Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons and Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino, along with the federal agencies themselves. Also federal prosecutors open a surprise investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, audio from CNN on what law enforcement officials knew about the Portland shooting involving TPA gang members, and how the left seems to want violence. 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, many congressional lawmakers, including some within the Republican Party, have criticized the President Trump's threats to bomb Iran, with several arguing that he needs approval from Congress under the Constitution, that the U.S. should not be involved in another foreign affair and that military action could rally Iranian protesters behind the Ayatollah. Protests in Tehran alone have lead to the deaths of more than 500. Also the California wealth tax proposal hemorrhages $1T and there's no replacing Fed Chair Jerome Powell anytime soon. 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, in remembering the life and death of Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir who died over the weekend at 78, the guys comment on the perspective of aging as they get older. Also audio from Stephen A. Smith on sanctuary cities, wild video shows s U-Haul being driven through a major Iran protest in Los Angeles and how chance encounters in life are often moments of coincidence and serendipity. 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, apparently moving to California makes you rich. Staying there is another matter. The state's wealth tax proposal hemorrhages $1T as billionaires flee. One Silicon Valley investor warns the middle class will 'foot the bill' as ultra-wealthy residents leave the Golden State. Also Portland Police Chief Bob Day choked up while revealing two Venezuelan illegal immigrants shot by federal agent have suspected Tren de Aragua connections, President Trump's 10% cap on credit card companies, the latest on Obama Care subsidies, comedian Nikki Glaser mocked CBS News as the place for "BS news" in her monologue for the 83rd Golden Globe Awards ceremony Sunday night and the left invokes God. 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, Trump offers up to $100,00 to Greenland citizens as a way to get their approval for the U.S. to acquire the territory / Extension of Obamacare subsidies passes in the House of Representatives / Stephan A. Smith responds to a caller who says Trump supporters are mentally ill / It was a good move for Trump to send out JD Vance to address the Minneapolis shooting / A Republican strategist brings facts to a CNN discussion about the death of ICE protester / The NY Post on Renee Good, the ‘ICE Watch' ‘warrior' who trained to resist feds before shooting. 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, Gary McNamara and Eric Harley talk about an article from The New Criterion by James Piereson titled "Socialism Is A Hate Crime" / After two straight loses, Stacey Abrams says she will sit out the upcoming Georgia Governors' race / Chicago's police superintendent speaks on what to expect if you box in ICE agents / Audio of a liberal white woman who feels uneasy after she mourned the loss of Renee Good, another white woman / More electric vehicle 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

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, a discussion emerges about government intrusion in home ownership, specifically property rights and rental options for home owners and landlords. Also audio from Scott Jennings summing up political vigilance against law enforcement of any kind and the Democrats embracing fraud, waste and abuse. 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, city leaders have identified the woman killed during an ICE operation in Minneapolis Wednesday as 37 year-old Renee Nicole Good and federal and local officials offered sharply different accounts of the shooting. The fatal shooting occurred during an ICE enforcement operation in south Minneapolis, according to the Department of Homeland Security, which said agents were attempting to make arrests when Good tried to use her vehicle as a weapon against officers, prompting a federal agent to fire in self-defense. Good was pronounced dead after being struck by gunfire. The agent involved has not been publicly identified, and the incident remains under investigation. As expected liberal politicians are in an uproar demonizing ICE agents and the Trump administration over the incident. Also audio from Jonathan Turley on using the vehicle as a weapon and the lack of due process for the investigation, another situation that exposes the Democrat's lack of critical thinking, billionaires make strategic moves out of California ahead of proposed wealth tax and cell phone cameras and social media platforms offering citizen journalists the opportunity to broadcast breaking 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

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Iran is on the brink of falling as protesters move to take two cities and desperately appeal to President Trump. Abdanan and Malekshahi cities reportedly taken over by people celebrating in streets chanting 'Death to Khamenei'. Similar accounts emerged from Tehran, where security forces were reportedly seen entering Sina Hospital, prompting fear among patients and families. Also the 2025 U-Haul Growth Index indicates Texas as the number one state that people are moving to and Gary gets a jury summons. 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, we begin with audio from ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith loudly reminding his democratic counterparts of how Joe Biden increased the bounty on now ousted Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro's head to $25M, saying "you can't promote the bounty and hate the capture". Also President Trump announces Venezuela is turning over millions of barrels of oil to the US government 'immediately', the health care debate continues as democrats want government subsidies to pay for abortions, The CBS newsroom under Bari Weiss has reportedly had some intense disagreements over how the network should cover transgender people and conservative talk show host, author and the adopted son of former President Ronald Reagan, Michael Reagan, dies at 80 years old. 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, 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

Dan Mandis (WTN-Nashville) fills in for Gary McNamara and Eric Harley who return Monday, January 5th. In part two of the Red Eye podcast, the break-in at one of the Somalian day care centers looks staged / Mainstream media covering for Democrats in Minnesota / Elon Musk is all in on funding the GOP for the midterms / Trump needs to focus on America and affordability and not the Russia-Ukraine conflict / Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent says companies are now at point where they can start investing again because of de-regulation. 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

Best wishes in the new year from Gary McNamara, Eric Harley and the staff of Red Eye Radio to all our loyal listeners. A brand new podcast will be available 6am eastern tomorrow January 2, 2026. Happy New Year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Mandis (WTN-Nashville) fills in for Gary McNamara and Eric Harley this week. In part one of today's Red Eye Radio podcast, YouTuber Nick Shirley says he receiving death threats over his video exposing Somali fraud / The Trump administration says it's withholding childcare funds from Minnesota amid fraud allegations / A deep dive into the failures of California Governor Gavin Newsom / Dem Rep Ilhan Omar's ties to a murderous dictatorship / Border czar Tom Homan on deporting those here in the country fraudulently / Now the left is talking about a "Whiteness Pandemic" . 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 this week. In part two of the podcast, NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has announced the nomination of Ramzi Kassem, an attorney who defended an Al Qaeda terrorist, as Chief Counsel of New York City / The Big Apple's new Fire Chief has never fought a fire / A Minnesota election policy allows a registered voter to "vouch" for up to eight people seeking same-day registration.  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. In part one of today's Red Eye Radio podcast, breaking news: Nashville Covenant school shooter used Federal aid to purchase her guns for the March 2023 attack / Dem Rep Ilhan Omar says she won't be intimidated by the alleged Somali fraud / Dozens of children trucked in to the "Quality Learing Center" after exposure on the Nick Shirley video / Vice President JD Vance is “running well ahead” of a potential Republican field in the 2028 GOP presidential primaries. On the Democrat side, potential presidential primary candidates could include A.O.C., JB Pritzger, Wes Moore, Andy Beshear, Gavin Newsom and of course Kamala Harris. 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. In part two of the Red Eye Radio podcast, Dan continues his discussion of potential Democrat presidential primary candidates including Gavin Newsom who has nothing good for California, yet some say he has the momentum / More on the alleged Somali fraud / The Minnesota Department of Children head Tikki Brown responds to Nick Shirley's fraud video as Democrats run for cover / Reports of wide spread fraud across the nation include home health care fraud in Ohio. 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 this week. In part one of the Red Eye Radio podcast, YouTuber Nick Shirley exposes Somali Day Care fraud in a viral video now with over 100 million views / The economy and your money / Portable mortgages and the housing market / Vice President Vance comments on the latest with illegal alien Kilmar Abrego Garcia / The false narrative that ICE is arresting U.S. citizens. 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 this week. In part two of today's Red Eye Radio podcast, Governor of Minnesota Tim Waltz says you are a white supremacist if you bring up Somali fraud/ More audio from YouTuber Nick Shirley investigating Somali fraud in Minnesota / Student tased by Georgia cops after he allegedly refused to leave a school bus. 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. In part one Jimmy Kimmel bashes Trump in a United Kingdom holiday video and says Americans are not "bright" / Hear Democrats call into Chris Cuomo's show to praise the effectiveness of Trump / The DNC is drowning in debt and pointing fingers over the failed Kamala Harris campaign / U.S. military strikes on ISIS in Nigeria / Republican Congressman Tom Emmer on the rampant unchecked Somali fraud in Minnesota / California's state auditor finds 8 agencies responsible for billions in waste and fraud. 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