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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:

Pete Crow-Armstrong, Alex Bregman light up Braves in Cubs' 8-4 win Sep 17, 2026

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Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote broke down the Cubs' 8-4 win against the Braves on Wednesday at Wrigley Field.

The Athletic's Alec Lewis gives us a look at the Vikings! | Take The North Sep 17, 2026

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As we turn the page to Week 2, Dan Wiederer is joined by Alec Lewis, who covers the Vikings for The Athletic. The guys reflect on the Bears and Vikings both earning wins in Week 1 before turning their attention to the marquee matchup of Chicago head coach Ben Johnson's explosive offense against Minnesota defensive coordinator Brian Flores' dangerous unit. Which coach will gain the edge in this game? Also, what's going on with the Vikings' quarterback situation?

Full Show — September 16, 2026 Sep 16, 2026

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Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed the White Sox's heartbreaking 7-6 loss to the Guardians on Tuesday and welcomed on Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss the latest Bears and NFL storylines.

Cubs & White Sox suffer disappointing losses (Hour 1) Sep 16, 2026

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Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote opened their show by breaking down the Cubs’ 6-3 loss to the Braves on Tuesday and the White Sox’s 7-6 loss to the Guardians. After that, Yahoo Sports insider Russ Dorsey joined the show to discuss the outlook of the Cubs and White Sox as the playoffs loom. Later, Rahimi and Grote discussed White Sox left fielder Sam Antonacci’s reaction to misplaying the Guardians’ walk-off hit in the White Sox’s loss Tuesday.

Mike Florio talks Bears' 59-point outburst, D'Andre Swift's impact (Hour 2) Sep 16, 2026

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In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss the Bears’ offensive explosion in a 59-37 win against the Panthers on Sunday in their season opener. Florio also discussed the latest NFL headlines. After that, Rahimi and Grote reacted to PFF giving Bears quarterback Caleb Williams a pedestrian grade for his terrific performance in the season opener. Later, they held the Halftime segment.

5 On It & Herb Howard shares a Bears report (Hour 3) Sep 16, 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, Score contributor Herb Howard joined the show to share a Bears report from Halas Hall.

Clay Harbor talks Bears' 'impressive' run game in big win over Panthers (Hour 4) Sep 16, 2026

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In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Chicago Sports Network analyst Clay Harbor to discuss the Bears’ dominant running game and their matchup against the Vikings in Week 2. After that, the crew wondered if the matchup against the Vikings this Sunday could serve as a “get right” game for a Bears defense that struggled mightily in the season opener.

Transition with Spiegel & Holmes Sep 16, 2026

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

Will matchup against Vikings be a 'get right' game for Bears' defense? Sep 16, 2026

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Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote wondered if the matchup against the Vikings this Sunday could serve as a “get right” game for a Bears defense that struggled mightily in the season opener.

Herb Howard shares a Bears report Sep 16, 2026

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Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Score contributor Herb Howard, who shared a Bears report live from Halas Hall.

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