The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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WEEK 4 PREVIEW: Ben Johnson, Bears Face Aaron Glenn & Jets Oct 01, 2026

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Ruthie and Clay open The Charter discussing the Bears’ quarterback situation and whether Case Keenum or Tyson Bagent will get the start. Plus, ESPN New York’s Jake Asman joins to preview the week 4 clash, discuss New York’s view of the Bears’ QB situation, Ben Johnson vs. Aaron Glenn, the Jets’ interception-less streak, Breece Hall’s status, and his game pick. Ruthie and Clay close out with their picks, takeaways from the Jets and the latest on Kyler Gordon’s return.

PREVIEW: Bears and Eagles clash on Monday Night Football Sep 25, 2026

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Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor preview the Bears’ Week 3 clash against the Eagles, breaking down the quarterback situation, Caleb Williams’ health and who could start between Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum. Plus, they talk with NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Ashlyn Sullivan about the Eagles, Dallas Goedert’s status, and her surprising game pick before making their own picks and diving into key Bears storylines.

Bears-Vikings Week 2 PREVIEW with Ahmad Hicks Sep 18, 2026

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Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor preview Bears-Vikings with FOX 9’s Ahmad Hicks, who breaks down Minnesota’s Week 1 win over Green Bay, Kyler Murray’s health, Brian Flores’ blitz-heavy defense, Justin Jefferson and the Vikings’ outlook in the NFC North. Ruthie and Clay then discuss what to expect from this week's matchup, how the Bears can counter Flores’ defense, another level for Chicago’s offense after its 59-point Week 1 explosion, Ben Johnson’s impact on the locker room and their Week 2 picks.

Bears-Panthers Week 1 PREVIEW with Adam Amin Sep 10, 2026

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Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor preview Bears-Panthers with CHSN and FOX play-by-play broadcaster Adam Amin, who shares his biggest storylines heading into Week 1. They also break down Caleb Williams, Bryce Young and key matchups before wrapping things up with the latest Bears injury news and their game picks.

Training Camp awards & Season Preview Sep 04, 2026

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Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor wrap up the preseason on the Charter Podcast, breaking down Tyson Bagent and Zavion Thomas’ big performances against the Titans, the Gervon Dexter trade and the latest in the Kyler Gordon injury saga. They hand out their training camp awards, including offensive and defensive MVPs and most improved players, before previewing the season and making their final record predictions.

Bears-Titans Joint Practice & Latest on Kyler Gordon, Gervon Dexter Aug 28, 2026

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Ruthie and Clay break down the Bears’ joint practice with the Titans, including the latest on Kyler Gordon, Luther Burden III and other key injuries. They also dive into the roster battles surrounding Kaden Davis, Marcus Davenport, and they take a look at Sam Roush's camp, plus Gervon Dexter’s status and potential trade rumors. Clay shares his three things to watch for against Tennessee as the Bears’ preseason comes to a close.

What We Learned From Bears-Bengals Joint Practice Aug 21, 2026

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Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor are joined by Charlie Clifford of NBC 5 Cincinnati to break down the Bears-Bengals joint practice, including Caleb Williams’ performance, the offenses led by Williams and Joe Burrow, and standout plays from the Bears’ tight ends and Kalif Raymond. They also discuss the left-tackle competition, whether starters should play Saturday and what to expect in the preseason matchup.

Bears Stadium Update, Coby Bryant & Preseason Preview with David Haugh Aug 14, 2026

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Ruthie and Clay are joined by CHSN contributor and 670 The Score host David Haugh to break down the latest Bears stadium news, including whether Arlington Heights still has a chance against Hammond, Indiana, and what Bears fans are saying in recent polls. They also look ahead to the preseason opener, discuss the latest injury updates on Coby Bryant and Ozzy Trapilo, and dive into Dan Pompei’s profile on head coach Ben Johnson.

Darnell Wright's EXTENSION, Training Camp Standouts & more with The Bigs' Herb Howard Aug 07, 2026

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The Bears training camp storylines keep coming as Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor are joined by The Bigs Media's Herb Howard to break down the biggest takeaways from camp so far, including Caleb Williams' continued growth, key injury updates, and the left tackle battle. They also discuss under-the-radar standouts, Darnell Wright's record-setting extension, and what to watch as the Bears inch closer to the start of the NFL season.

The Athletic's Kevin Fishbain talks Caleb Williams, Kyler Gordon & more Jul 31, 2026

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Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor are joined by The Athletic's senior writer Kevin Fishbain from training camp to break down the biggest storylines, including 'Caleb Williams' added mobility, Kyler Gordon’s injury, the linebacker battle, and what to expect from Dennis Allen’s defense in Year 2. They also discuss Press Taylor’s offense, wide receiver Rome Odunze’s camp, veteran wideout Kalif Raymond, Dayo Odeyingbo’s recovery, and other standout developments from Bears camp.

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