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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:

5 On It: Which Cubs players can Craig Counsell count on right now? Sep 16, 2026

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Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment.

Why did PFF grade Caleb Williams as the 16th-best QB after Bears put up 59 points? Sep 16, 2026

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Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote reacted to PFF giving Bears quarterback Caleb Williams a pedestrian grade for his terrific performance in the season opener.

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

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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.

Was White Sox's 7-6 loss to Guardians or Cubs' 6-3 loss to Braves worse? Sep 16, 2026

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Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote reacted to the White Sox and Cubs suffering tough losses Tuesday.

Russ Dorsey is stumped when it comes to whom Cubs should use in closer role Sep 16, 2026

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Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Yahoo Sports insider Russ Dorsey to discuss the outlook of the Cubs and White Sox as the playoffs loom.

Full Show — September 15, 2026 Sep 15, 2026

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Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed the White Sox's crucial 7-3 win against the Guardians on Monday amid a tight AL Central race and also welcomed on Score football analyst Patrick Mannelly to break down the Bears' 59-37 win against the Panthers on Sunday.

White Sox beat Guardians, 7-3, in opener of key AL Central showdown (Hour 1) Sep 15, 2026

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Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote opened their show by breaking down the White Sox’s crucial 7-3 win against the Guardians on Monday, giving them a 1.5-game lead in the AL Central. After that, Cubs left fielder Ian Happ joined the show to break down the team’s 7-3 win against the Braves on Monday and to look forward as the playoffs loom. Later, Rahimi and Grote discussed the Cubs’ victory over the Braves.

Patrick Mannelly breaks down Bears' win, glaring linebacker issues (Hour 2) Sep 15, 2026

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In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Score football analyst Patrick Manelly to share his takeaways from the Bears’ 59-37 win against the Panthers on Sunday. Mannelly loved what he saw from the offense and also cited poor linebacker play as the defense’s biggest issue. After that, Rahimi and Grote discussed how Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees shared a piece of advice recently that stuck with Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. Later, Rahimi and Grote held the Halftime segment.

5 On It & Tim Jenkins breaks down Caleb Williams' terrific performance (Hour 3) Sep 15, 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, quarterbacks guru Tim Jenkins of Jenkins Elite joined the show to break down Bears quarterback Caleb Williams’ terrific performance in Chicago’s 59-37 win at Carolina on Sunday in its season opener.

Neville Gallimore talks Bears fans, Dennis Allen's high standard (Hour 4) Sep 15, 2026

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In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Bears defensive tackle Neville Gallimore to break down the team’s resounding 59-37 win against the Panthers on Sunday in its season opener. Gallimore shared his enthusiasm for playing his first season in Chicago and detailed what the Bears defense has to improve on. After that, Rahimi and Grote discussed how the Bears don't believe their defensive line is a finished product.

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