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Dan Bernstein and Connor McKnight bring you fun, smart and compelling Chicago sports talk with great listener interaction. Jay Zawaski is the executive producer of the show, while Rick Camp is the associate producer. Follow the show on Twitter @Bernstein_McK.

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    • Feb 24, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Bernstein & McKnight Show podcast is a must-listen for sports fans, particularly those in the Chicago area. Dan Bernstein and Leila Rahimi provide an entertaining, informative, and often hilarious take on all things sports. The chemistry between the hosts is undeniable, and they have a knack for finding the perfect balance between insightful analysis and light-hearted banter.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the dynamic between Dan Bernstein and Leila Rahimi. They play off each other effortlessly, with their witty exchanges keeping listeners engaged throughout each episode. Additionally, their combined knowledge and expertise make for thoughtful discussions on a wide range of sports topics. Whether they are dissecting the latest game or delving into broader issues within the industry, Bernstein and Rahimi never fail to deliver compelling content.

    Another strong point of The Bernstein & McKnight Show podcast is its variety of segments and guests. From funny weekly bits to interviews with notable figures in the sports world, there is always something fresh and exciting to look forward to. The show's ability to seamlessly blend different elements keeps it engaging from start to finish.

    However, one drawback of this podcast can be its sporadic release schedule and occasional disorganization in terms of episode order. Some listeners have expressed frustration with episodes being released out of order or being cut off midway through. This can make it confusing to follow along, especially for those who rely solely on podcasts rather than live broadcasts.

    In conclusion, The Bernstein & McKnight Show podcast is a top-tier option for sports enthusiasts seeking an entertaining and informative listen. With its engaging hosts, diverse content, and occasional comedic twists, it offers a well-rounded experience that consistently delivers entertainment value. While there may be some minor issues with consistency in episode releases and organization, these do not detract significantly from the overall quality of this podcast.



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    Full Show — February 24, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 165:59


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote listened and reacted to the highlights of Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson meeting the media at the NFL Combine.

    Bears are talking to NFL about getting draft compensation for Ian Cunningham (Hour 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 42:20


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote listened and reacted to the highlights of Bears general manager Ryan Poles' press conference at the NFL Combine on Tuesday. The Bears have appealed to the NFL to get draft pick compensation for assistant general manager Ian Cunningham's departure from Chicago to become the Atlanta Falcons' new general manager.

    Ryan Poles addresses looming decision on Jaquan Brisker (Hour 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 42:04


    In the second hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote listened and reacted to the highlights of Bears general manager Ryan Poles' press conference at the NFL Combine on Tuesday, with a focus on safety Jaquan Brisker's future. After that, they listened and reacted to the highlights of Bears head coach Ben Johnson's press conference.

    It sounds like Ryan Poles is open for business when to comes to DJ Moore (Hour 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 41:00


    In the third hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote listened and reacted to the highlights of Bears head coach Ben Johnson's press conference at the NFL Combine on Tuesday. After that, they explained how the Bears seem open to the possibility of trading receiver DJ Moore.

    Chris Emma shares a Bears report from the NFL Combine (Hour 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 40:33


    In the final hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Score reporter Chris Emma live from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis to share what he learned from Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson meeting the media Tuesday. After that, Rahimi, Harris and Grote discussed how Poles is trying to balance a win-now mindset with what's best for the organization's long-term future.

    Transition: Remembering Chicago's failed bid for the 2016 Olympics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 21:48


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

    Chris Emma: Trades are on the table for Bears as they contemplate cap casualties

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 20:51


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Score reporter Chris Emma live from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis to share what he learned from Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson meeting the media Tuesday.

    Ian Cunningham believes Bears should get compensatory picks for his exit

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 8:45


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote reacted to new Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham express his belief that the Bears deserve draft pick compensation under the Rooney Rule following his departure from Chicago.

    It sounds like Ryan Poles is open for business when to comes to DJ Moore

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 14:14


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote explained how the Bears seem open to the possibility of trading receiver DJ Moore.

    Ben Johnson: Backup Tyson Bagent is 'one of the best 32' QBs in NFL

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 13:30


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote listened and reacted to the highlights of Bears head coach Ben Johnson's press conference at the NFL Combine on Tuesday.

    Ryan Poles addresses looming decision on Jaquan Brisker

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 19:51


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote listened and reacted to the highlights of Bears general manager Ryan Poles' press conference at the NFL Combine on Tuesday, with a focus on safety Jaquan Brisker's future.

    Ryan Poles won't stray from 'best player available' approach in NFL Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 13:35


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote listened and reacted to the highlights of Bears general manager Ryan Poles' press conference at the NFL Combine on Tuesday.

    Bears are talking to NFL about getting compensation for Ian Cunningham

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 15:06


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote listened and reacted to the highlights of Bears general manager Ryan Poles' press conference at the NFL Combine on Tuesday. The Bears have appealed to the NFL to get draft pick compensation for assistant general manager Ian Cunningham's departure from Chicago to become the Atlanta Falcons' new general manager.

    Full Show — February 23, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 171:43


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote celebrated Team USA men's hockey beating Canada in overtime to win the gold medal game Sunday at the Winter Olympics. They also previewed the NFL Combine.

    Team USA men's hockey beats Canada in a thriller to win gold medal (Hour 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 45:42


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened their show by reacting to the USA men's hockey team winning the gold medal with a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory against rival Canada on Sunday at the Winter Olympics. Later, they welcomed on NBC reporter Kathryn Tappen to share her experience of covering Team USA men's hockey winning the historic gold medal.

    Moisés Ballesteros finally arrives at Cubs camp following visa issue (Hour 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 39:16


    In the second hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed the latest Cubs storylines coming out of spring training, including designated hitter Moises Ballesteros arriving after being delayed due to a visa issue. They also discussed utilityman Matt Shaw's role. Later, they conducted the Halftime segment.

    5 On It & Jack O'Callahan celebrates Team USA men's hockey winning gold medal (Hour 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 44:27


    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, 1980 Team USA men's hockey standout Jack O'Callahan joined the show to reflect on the Americans beating Canada, 2-1, in overtime Sunday to win the gold medal. The 2026 team's gold medal was the first since O'Callahan and the "Miracle on Ice" team had won gold 46 years earlier. Later, Rahimi, Harris and Grote previewed the NFL Combine.

    Emory Hunt previews the NFL Combine (Hour 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 42:18


    In the final hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Emory Hunt of Football Gameplan and CBS Sports to preview the NFL Combine and shared and which prospects Bears fans need to be paying attention to in Indianapolis. After that, Rahimi, Harris and Grote pondered whether Bears chairman George McCaskey and president Kevin Warren are on the same page about where they want to build a new stadium as the organization considers Arlington Heights and Hammond.

    Transition: Canada looked so sad getting its silver medals

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 18:04


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

    Is Bears leadership on the same page regarding a new stadium location?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 13:42


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote pondered whether Bears chairman George McCaskey and president Kevin Warren are on the same page about where they want to build a new stadium as the organization considers Arlington Heights and Hammond.

    What do you want Ryan Poles to be asked at his NFL Combine press conference?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 10:46


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote previewed the NFL Combine.

    Jack O'Callahan reflects on U.S. men's hockey team winning Olympic gold

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 14:45


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote welcomed on 1980 Team USA men's hockey standout Jack O'Callahan to reflect on the Americans beating Canada, 2-1, in overtime Sunday to win the gold medal. The 2026 team's gold medal was the first since O'Callahan and the "Miracle on Ice" team had won gold 46 years earlier.

    What will Matt Shaw's role be in the Cubs' lineup this season?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 18:40


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed the latest Cubs storylines coming out of spring training, including utilityman Matt Shaw's role.

    Moisés Ballesteros finally arrives at Cubs camp following a visa issue

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 11:06


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed the latest Cubs storylines coming out of spring training, including designated hitter Moises Ballesteros arriving after being delayed due to a visa issue.

    Kathryn Tappen talks U.S. men hockey team's historic gold medal victory

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 11:57


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by NBC reporter Kathryn Tappen to reflect on the USA men's hockey team winning the gold medal with a 2-1 overtime win against rival Canada on Sunday at the Winter Olympics.

    What were you doing when the U.S. men's hockey team won Olympic gold?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 12:40


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote reacted to the USA men's hockey team winning the gold medal with a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory against rival Canada on Sunday at the Winter Olympics.

    Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score: Feb. 16-20

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 63:06


    In Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to discuss his state's attempt to lure the Bears to build a new stadium in Hammond; Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner joined Spiegel & Holmes to discuss the good vibes at camp as spring training has opened; and Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to discuss the latest Bears storylines, including which players could be let go to create more salary cap space for the team.

    Best of the Cubs: Top storylines to follow in 2026 season

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 49:43


    In the Best of the Cubs this week, Marshall Harris and Russ Dorsey shared the top storylines to watch for the club in the 2026 season; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed what Cubs utilityman Matt Shaw's role will be and how much playing time he'll get; and Spiegel and Holmes detailed the changes that shortstop Dansby Swanson plans on making to his swing.

    Best of the Bears: Stadium push in Indiana gains momentum

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 47:36


    In the Best of the Bears this week, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to discuss his state's attempt to lure the Bears to build a new stadium in Hammond; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes explained why they're still skeptical that the Bears will move to Indiana; and Spiegel and Holmes opened the phone lines for Score callers to sound off on the Bears potentially moving to Indiana.

    Bears stadium location search remains confusing & complex | Take The North

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 44:30


    From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): The Bears stadium location search saga continues to take twists and turns after Indiana on Thursday moved forward with a bill in hopes of luring the team to Hammond. That drew responses from ... all over the place. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote have been working the phones and bring you everything they've learned about this ongoing story. Do we still believe Arlington Heights is the front-runner in the race? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Examining the latest on the Bears stadium roller coaster (Hour 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 40:19


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened their show by reacting to the latest developments in the Bears' pursuit of a new stadium. Later, Grote shared why he believes Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is still motivated to keep the Bears in the state.

    Score callers sound off on where Bears are in push to build a new stadium (Hour 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 40:22


    In the second hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened the phone lines for Score listeners to sound off on the Bears' stadium saga. After that, director Jason Sterman joined the show to discuss the film “Homecoming: The Tokyo Series.” Later, Rahimi, Harris and Grote held the Halftime segment.

    Geoff Buchholz breaks down latest on talks between Gov. Pritzker, Bears (Hour 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 44:43


    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, WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz joined the show to share the latest on the talks between Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and the Bears regarding a new stadium.

    Bruce Levine previews Cubs-White Sox opener in Cactus League play (Hour 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 38:35


    In the final hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote listened and reacted to Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's latest comments about conversations with the Bears about building a new stadium in Arlington Heights. Can the sides get back on track in negotiations? After that, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the show to preview the Cubs and White Sox meeting in their Cactus League opener Friday afternoon.

    Craig Counsell talks balancing adjustments, preserving the special for Pete Crow-Armstrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 9:34


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote listened and reacted to Cubs manager Craig Counsell's recent comments on center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.

    Bruce Levine sets the scene for Cubs-White Sox opener in spring training

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 14:49


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote listened were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to preview the Cubs and White Sox meeting in their Cactus League opener Friday afternoon.

    Gov. JB Pritzker hopes stadium talks with Bears will get 'back on track'

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 16:33


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote listened and reacted to Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's latest comments about conversations with the Bears about building a new stadium in Arlington Heights. Can the sides get back on track in negotiations?

    Geoff Buchholz breaks down latest on talks between Gov. JB Pritzker, Bears

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 14:10


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz to share the latest on the talks between Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and the Bears regarding a new stadium.

    Score callers sound off on where Bears are in push to build a new stadium

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 16:18


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened the phone lines for Score listeners to sound off on the Bears' stadium saga.

    Jason Sterman talks 'Homecoming: The Tokyo Series' on Japan's baseball bond

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 14:39


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by director Jason Sterman to discuss the film “Homecoming: The Tokyo Series.”

    JB Pritzker is more motivated than Illinois House, Senate to get Bears stadium deal done

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 10:24


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed the Bears' stadium pursuit, with Grote sharing why he believes Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is still motivated to keep the team in the state.

    Examining the latest on the Bears stadium roller coaster

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 15:12


    Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote reacted to the latest developments in the Bears' pursuit of a new stadium.

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