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**Rahimi & Grote Show**

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote bring a thoughtful, fast-moving approach to Chicago sports as they break down the day’s biggest stories across the NFL, MLB, NBA and college sports, with Chicago always leading the conversation — from the Bears and Cubs to the Bulls, White Sox and more. Known for smart analysis, lively discussion and caller interaction, the show offers Chicago fans an informed perspective on everything happening in the city’s sports landscape. Catch the Rahimi & Grote Show live Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 104.3 The Score or on the Audacy app.

Latest Episodes:

Are the Cubs depending on too many heroes to save their postseason dreams? Sep 23, 2026

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Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed the Cubs' outlook for the playoffs.

Caleb Williams avoids serious injury, is considered 'week-to-week' | Take The North Sep 23, 2026

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The Bears got good news when it comes to quarterback Caleb Williams, who left the game against the Vikings on Sunday with a hamstring injury. Williams didn't suffer a severe injury and is considered "week-to-week," head coach Ben Johnson said. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote are joined by Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic to talk through all that we know. When will we see Williams play again?

Full Show — September 22, 2026 Sep 22, 2026

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Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' hamstring injury and welcomed on Cubs left fielder Ian Happ to discuss the team's mindset as the start of the playoffs loom next week.

Bears aren't ruling out Caleb Williams against Eagles, but will he play? (Hour 1) Sep 22, 2026

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Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote opened their show by discussing Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' hamstring injury. He seems doubtful to play against the Eagles next Monday, but the Bears haven't initially ruled him out. Is there any chance he could play? After that, Bears defensive tackle Neville Gallimore joined the show to break down the team's ugly 9-3 loss to the Vikings on Sunday. Later, they listened and reacted to Bears head coach Ben Johnson reflect on his team's failures in its loss to the Vikings.

Patrick Mannelly talks Bears' loss & Ian Happ talks Cubs' outlook (Hour 2) Sep 22, 2026

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In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Score football analyst Patrick Mannelly to break down the Bears' 9-3 loss to the Vikings on Sunday. He also reacted to the discourse surrounding Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' reaction to suffering a hamstring injury Sunday. After that, Cubs left fielder Ian Happ joined the show to discuss the team's mindset with six games left in the regular season. He also lamented third baseman Alex Bregman suffering facial fractures in a freak accident as he was hit by a foul ball. Later, Rahimi and Grote held the Halftime segment.

5 On It & Tim Jenkins breaks down Bears tape (Hour 3) Sep 22, 2026

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In the third hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, Jenkins Elite founder Tim Jenkins joined the show to analyze what he saw from Bears quarterback Caleb Williams on tape in Chicago's 9-3 loss to Minnesota in Week 2. He also weighed in on the conversation surrounding Williams' hamstring injury and shared what the Bears can expect out of backup quarterback Tyson Bagent. Later, Rahimi and Grote broke down what went wrong on the Bears' final play in their loss to the Vikings.

Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent lands in concussion protocol (Hour 4) Sep 22, 2026

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In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote reacted to the breaking news that Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent has entered the concussion protocol. He had been in line to start against the Eagles next Monday with starting quarterback Caleb Williams dealing with a hamstring injury. That means veteran Case Keenum could start at quarterback for Chicago. After that, Rahimi and Grote wondered what the Cubs can expect to get from third baseman Alex Bregman in the playoffs if he's healthy enough to return from facial fractures that he suffered when hit by a foul ball in a scary incident Sunday.

Transition with Spiegel & Holmes Sep 22, 2026

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Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote welcomed on Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes for the daily transition segment.

What can the Cubs expect to get from Alex Bregman if he returns from facial injury? Sep 22, 2026

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Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote wondered what the Cubs can expect to get from third baseman Alex Bregman in the playoffs if he's healthy enough to return from facial fractures that he suffered when hit by a foul ball in a scary incident Sunday.

Tim Jenkins diagnoses Bears' problems on offense in 9-3 loss to Vikings Sep 22, 2026

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Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Jenkins Elite founder Tim Jenkins to analyze what he saw from Bears quarterback Caleb Williams on tape in Chicago's 9-3 loss to Minnesota in Week 2. He also weighed in on the conversation surrounding Williams' hamstring injury and shared what the Bears can expect out of backup quarterback Tyson Bagent.

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