Bernstein & McKnight Show

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote reacted to a Bears stadium bill stalling in Springfield as Illinois lawmakers adjourned the spring legislative session. What's next in the Bears' pursuit of a new stadium? They also welcomed on Chicago Sports Network reporter Connor McKnight to discuss the White Sox's five-game winning streak.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened their show by reacting to a Bears stadium bill stalling in Springfield as Illinois lawmakers adjourned the spring legislative session. Later, they reacted to Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson continuing to make the pitch that the city is the best place for the Bears to call home.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by WBBM political reporter Geoff Buchholz to discuss the Bears' mixed messaging in their pursuit of a new stadium. After that, Rahimi, Harris and Grote reacted to Gov. JB Pritzker's latest comments about the Bears stadium bill stalling as lawmakers adjourned. Later, they wondered if the Cubs' experiment of having left-hander Jordan Wicks in their rotation is over.

In the third hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, Chicago Sports Network reporter Connor McKnight joined the show to discuss the White Sox's impressive play amid their five-game winning streak, which included a sweep of the Tigers over the weekend. Later, Rahimi, Harris and Grote reacted to the breaking news that the Rams have acquired star defensive end Myles Garrett from the Browns.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote reacted to Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson's recent comments as he continues to make a last-ditch attempt to keep the Bears in the city. Later, they took calls from Score listeners who sounded off on the Bears' stadium pursuit hitting yet another roadblock.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote reacted to Gov. JB Pritzker's latest comments about the Bears stadium bill stalling in Springfield as lawmakers adjourned the spring session.

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

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote took calls from Score listeners who sounded off on the Bears' stadium pursuit hitting yet another roadblock.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Chicago Sports Network reporter Connor McKnight to discuss the White Sox's impressive play amid their five-game winning streak, which included a sweep of the Tigers over the weekend.

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

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by WBBM political reporter Geoff Buchholz to discuss the Bears' mixed messaging in their pursuit of a new stadium.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote reacted to Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson continuing to make the pitch that the city is the best place for the Bears to call home.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote reflected on revealing comments from NBC 5 reporter Paris Schutz about one of the reasons the Bears' pursuit of new stadium legislation in Illinois stalled over the weekend.

In Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score, ClutchPoints insider Brett Siegel joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss the Bulls' coaching search and options in the NBA Draft; Tribune reporter Brad Biggs joined the Mully & Haugh Show to share his observations from Bears OTAs; and NBC 5 reporter Paris Schutz joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to discuss the latest developments in the Bears' pursuit of a new stadium and why Sunday and the ensuing days represent a pivotal deadline.

In the Best of the Bears this week, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote listened and reacted to quarterbacks coach J.T. Barrett explain why quarterback Caleb Williams should try to "do less" at times on the field; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how Williams and head coach Ben Johnson can build their relationship in their second year working together; and Rahimi and Grote wondered if the Bears could be a better team in 2026 but have a worse record than they had in the 2025 regular season.

From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): We got our first look at the Bears on the field during the OTA period of the offseason — and got to hear from head coach Ben Johnson. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss what we learned. A definite positive is that Johnson made it sound like quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense are in a better spot than they were last offseason. What still needs to be worked on? Also, Johnson had a ton of praise for receiver Luther Burden III. Is he in for a big 2026 season? And cornerback Jaylon Johnson has made his way to Halas Hall after being absent for the first phases of the Bears' optional workouts

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed the Cubs' 7-2 win over the Pirates on Thursday and welcomed on Kevin Fishbain of the Athletic to share his takeaways from the Bears' work at OTAs.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote opened their show by discussing how the Cubs' offense is starting to turn it around. After that, they explained how opposing teams are making a point to attack the Cubs with breaking balls. Later, Cardinals television analyst Mark Sweeney joined the show to preview the Cubs-Cardinals series in St. Louis this weekend.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed how the Bears aren't shying away from challenging quarterback Caleb Williams to complete 70% of his passes in 2026. After that, they listened and reacted to Bears defensive tackle Grady Jarrett's comments about his underwhelming 2025 season and how he needs to step up in 2026. Later, they held the Halftime segment.

In the third hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, MLB.com writer Scott Merkin joined the show to discuss the White Sox winning three of four games in their series against the Twins, how the organization is nearing the end of its rebuilding stage and more. Later, Rahimi and Grote wondered if we could get a resolution to the Bears' stadium saga this weekend.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Kevin Fishbain of the Athletic to share his observations from the Bears' work during OTAs. He also discussed if Bears quarterback Caleb Williams can become a top-five quarterback in the NFL in 2026. After that, Rahimi and Grote discussed if the Cubs will pursue Tigers ace Tarik Skubal at the trade deadline.

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

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed if the Cubs will pursue Tigers ace Tarik Skubal at the trade deadline.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote wondered if we could get a resolution to the Bears' stadium saga this weekend.

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

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote listened and reacted to Bears defensive tackle Grady Jarrett's comments about his underwhelming 2025 season and how he needs to step up in 2026.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed how the Bears aren't shying away from challenging quarterback Caleb Williams to complete 70% of his passes in 2026.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Cardinals television analyst Mark Sweeney to preview the Cubs-Cardinals series in St. Louis this weekend.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote explained how opposing teams are making a point to attack the Cubs with breaking balls.

In the Best of the Cubs this week, Cubs Radio analyst Ron Coomer joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss the club winning back-to-back games against the Pirates after a 10-game losing streak and to also preview Chicago's series in St. Louis this weekend; and Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote detailed how the Cubs are struggling to hit breaking balls.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote reacted to the Cubs snapping their 10-game losing streak and discussed the latest Bears storylines coming out of OTAs.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote opened their show by reacting to the Cubs snapping their 10-game losing streak with a 10-4 win against the Pirates on Wednesday. After that, the discussed how left fielder Ian Happ stepped up to help the Cubs break their skid. Later, they marveled over White Sox right-hander David Sandlin's gem in leading his club to a win in his MLB debut Wednesday.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote pondered if the Bears could be a better team in 2026 but have a worse record than their 11-6 mark in the 2025 regular season. After that, FS1 host Danny Parkins joined the show to reflect on the Cubs for a Cure Radiothon raising more than $805,000 and to get a laugh out his recent interaction with legendary actor Ben Stiller on social media.

In the third hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, they discussed how the Bears are focused on helping quarterback Caleb Williams improve his completion percentage. Later, they reacted to Bears head coach Ben Johnson's lofty praise of second-year receiver Luther Burden III.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote previewed the Cubs-Pirates game Thursday evening as they meet for their series finale. After that, Score reporter Chris Emma joined the show to share a Bears report from Halas Hall as organized team activities continue.

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

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Score reporter Chris Emma to share a Bears report from Halas Hall as organized team activities continue.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed how the Bears are focused on helping quarterback Caleb Williams improve his completion percentage.

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

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by FS1 host Danny Parkins to reflect on the Cubs for a Cure Radiothon raising more than $805,000 and to get a laugh out his recent interaction with legendary actor Ben Stiller on social media.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote pondered if the Bears could be a better team in 2026 but have a worse record than their 11-6 mark in the 2025 regular season.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote marveled over White Sox right-hander David Sandlin throwing a gem to lead his club to a win in his MLB debut Wednesday.