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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:

Did Cubs manager Craig Counsell concede the division Monday? Sep 01, 2026

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Leila Rahimi and Matt Spiegel reacted to Cubs manager Craig Counsell's recent comments about the NL Central race.

Cubs rout Kyle Harrison and the Brewers, 17-3 Sep 01, 2026

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Leila Rahimi and Matt Spiegel broke down the Cubs' power surge in a 17-3 rout of the Brewers on Monday at Wrigley Field. The Cubs set a franchise record by hitting nine home runs in the game.

Full Show — August 31, 2026 Aug 31, 2026

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Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote reacted to the Bears trading defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. to the Falcons and discussed Chicago setting its initial 53-man roster.

Bears trade defensive tackle Gervon Dexter to Falcons, set 53-man roster (Hour 1) Aug 31, 2026

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Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote opened their show by reacting to the Bears trading defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. to the Falcons for cornerback Clark Phillips III and a fifth-round pick. They also shared their takeaways from the Bears setting their initial 53-man roster. Later, they discussed Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong's sensational weekend as he hit a combined five home runs across Saturday and Sunday.

Anthony Herron talks Zavion Thomas' game-changing ability, Bears' defensive line depth (Hour 2) Aug 31, 2026

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In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Score football analyst Anthony Herron to discuss the latest Bears storylines, including rookie receiver Zavion Thomas' game-changing ability and the team's defensive line depth after it traded defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. to the Falcons on Sunday.

5 On It & Vinny Rottino previews Cubs-Brewers series (Hour 3) Aug 31, 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, Brewers television analyst Vinny Rottini joined the show to preview the team’s four-game series against the Cubs at Wrigley Field. Later, Rahimi and Grote wondered if the White Sox can continued to have success despite their shaky starting rotation.

Phil Thompson wonders if Bears are soft-launching a Kyler Gordon breakup (Hour 4) Aug 31, 2026

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In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Tribune reporter Phil Thompson to discuss the latest Bears storylines after they set their initial 53-man roster. Thompson wondered if the Bears are soft-launching an eventual breakup with injured cornerback Kyler Gordon. After that, Rahimi and Grote examined the Cubs' issues ahead of their four-game series against the Brewers at Wrigley Field.

Transition with Spiegel & McGuffey Aug 31, 2026

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Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote welcomed on Matt Spiegel and Ryan McGuffey for the daily transition segment.

Phil Thompson wonders if Bears are soft-launching a Kyler Gordon breakup Aug 31, 2026

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Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Tribune reporter Phil Thompson to discuss the latest Bears storylines after they set their initial 53-man roster. Thompson wondered if the Bears are soft-launching an eventual breakup with injured cornerback Kyler Gordon.

Vinny Rottino previews Cubs-Brewers series, talks Jackson Chourio's ceiling Aug 31, 2026

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Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Brewers television analyst Vinny Rottino to preview the team’s four-game series against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

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