Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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How does Brian Baldinger see the Bears' left tackle battle going? Jun 06, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote focus on the offensive line with Audacy NFL insider Brian Baldinger. Who will win the Bears' left tackle competition?

BONUS: Wiederer & Grote discuss Bears' 'disconnected' effort to build new stadium on 104.3 The Score Jun 05, 2026

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Dan Wiederer hopped on with Mark Grote, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris on 104.3 The Score in Chicago to discuss the latest development in the Bears' stadium saga. The organization released a statement announcing that it's advancing its stadium development project in Hammond, Ind. Is this for real or is this yet another leverage ploy?

[FULL EPISODE] Brian Baldinger talks Bears offensive line battles, Ben Johnson's impact Jun 05, 2026

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There's been way too much stadium talk recently. It's time for us to talk some actual football! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote bring in Audacy NFL analyst Brian "Baldy" Baldinger to cover a ton of Bears topics. How long does he think it will take rookie center Logan Jones to take over the starting job? Who could end up winning the left tackle competition? And how exciting is the bond between quarterback Caleb Williams and head coach Ben Johnson?

Caleb Williams is on the cover of the new Madden! Jun 04, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to Bears quarterback Caleb Williams being on the cover of Madden!

Chicago's mayor is still pushing a lakefront stadium Jun 04, 2026

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Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson is continuing to push the Bears to build a new stadium on the lakefront. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote just don't think it's realistic at this point.

Rome Odunze has a 'new normal' after his foot injury Jun 04, 2026

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Bears receiver Rome Odunze admitted he has a "new normal" after his foot injury last season. Does that raise a red flag for Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote?

[FULL EPISODE] Chicago mayor clarifies what stadium conversations the city has had with the Bears Jun 03, 2026

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We have clarification about what stadium conversations the city of Chicago was apparently having with the Bears. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to what Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson had to say on the matter. What about this is real and what's just postering? Meanwhile, the actual football team was at work for more practices during OTAs. Receiver Rome Odunze spoke for the first time this offseason. Is his foot 100%? Plus, quarterback Caleb Williams is the cover athlete for the new Madden! And we've got more media penalties during press conferences!

Have the Bears always been bluffing about moving to Indiana? Jun 03, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the state of Illinois essentially calling the Bears' bluff about moving to Indiana.

The Bears have apparently been having talks with Chicago about a lakefront stadium? Jun 03, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the revelation that the Bears at some point apparently re-engaged in talks with the city of Chicago about a lakefront stadium. This apparently took place despite the Bears publicly saying for months that their only options for a stadium location were in Arlington Heights and Hammond, Ind.

We don't trust anyone on the Bears stadium project issues Jun 03, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Bears' ongoing stadium project mess. We've lost trust in everyone during this process.

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