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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:

Mike Florio previews NFL season, talks Caleb Williams' next contract Sep 09, 2026

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Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to preview the new NFL season.

What should the White Sox do about struggling right-hander Sean Burke? Sep 09, 2026

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Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed White Sox right-hander Sean Burke's continued struggles after he got shelled in the team's 9-3 loss to the Pirates on Tuesday.

Are there any solutions for the Cubs’ bullpen problem? Sep 09, 2026

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Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote pondered if there are any solutions for the Cubs' bullpen problem.

Caleb Williams wants to be in Chicago his entire career | Take The North Sep 08, 2026

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Bears quarterback Caleb Williams recently spoke to a group of reporters about his potential future contract and a number of other topics. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote have the quotes and bring them to you via dramatic reading from Grote.

Full Show — September 8, 2026 Sep 08, 2026

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Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote broke down the Cubs' 4-3 loss to the Brewers on Monday and welcomed on Herb Howard of The Bigs to share a Bears practice from Halas Hall.

Cubs waste a strong start by Matthew Boyd in 4-3 loss to Brewers (Hour 1) Sep 08, 2026

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Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote opened their show by breaking down the Cubs' 4-3 loss to the Brewers on Monday. After that, they discussed the Bears' health situation. Later, they issued a warning to the Bears and their fans — don't overlook the Panthers this Sunday.

Are you buying into the idea of the Bears being regression candidates? (Hour 2) Sep 08, 2026

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In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed the narrative that the Bears are a prime candidate for regression in 2026. After that, they discussed the Cubs' need to get home-field advantage in the wild-card round of the playoffs. Later, they held the Halftime segment.

5 On It & Kyler Gordon is away from Bears working with his own trainer (Hour 3) Sep 08, 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, they reacted to the news that Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon is away from the team and working with a personal trainer in his recovery from a calf injury that continues to sideline him. Later, Rahimi and Grote wondered if the White Sox are in danger of missing the playoffs.

Ben Johnson on Jaylon Johnson: 'I can feel a fire lit under him' (Hour 4) Sep 08, 2026

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In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote reacted to Bears head coach Ben Johnson's praise of cornerback Jaylon Johnson's attitude and performance in training camp. After that, Herb Howard of The Bigs joined the show to share a Bears report live from Halas Hall.

Transition with Spiegel & Holmes Sep 08, 2026

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

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