Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show
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Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote bring a thoughtful, fast-moving approach to Chicago sports, pairing sharp insight with real personality. 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, honest takes and lively discussion, the show offers Chicago fans a well-rounded, informed perspective on everything happening in the city’s sports landscape. Catch the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show live Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 104.3 The Score or on the Audacy app.
Episodes
- Best of the Bulls: Chicago jumps up in lottery to land No. 4 pick in NBA Draft
The Chicago Bulls secured the No. 4 overall pick in the NBA Draft after jumping up five spots in the lottery. Analysts discussed the optimism surrounding the team following front office changes and the potential impact of this draft positi…
- Full Show — May 11, 2026
Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris reacted to the Bulls' lottery jump to the No. 4 pick. Chicago Sports Network analyst Clay Harbor shared his observations from the Bears rookie minicamp.
- Dennis Allen talks Bears' pass rush & Bulls jump up to No. 4 overall in NBA Draft (Hour 1)
Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discuss Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen’s comments on the pass rush, the Bulls securing the No. 4 pick in the NBA Draft, and the Cubs' recent series loss to the Rangers.
- Nick Friedell talks importance of Bulls getting their next head coach hire right (Hour 2)
In Hour 2, Nick Friedell discusses the Bulls hiring Bryson Graham and their lottery position. Steve Stone talks about the White Sox series win, followed by the Halftime segment.
- 5 On It & Cody Westerlund talks Bulls landing No. 4 pick (Hour 3)
In Hour 3, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris cover the Bulls landing the No. 4 NBA Draft pick with guest Cody Westerlund. They also discuss Cubs president Jed Hoyer's remarks on acquiring pitching.
- Best of the Bears: How soon could the rookies contribute on offense?
This episode of the Best of the Bears analyzes the potential impact of rookies Logan Jones, Sam Roush, and Zavion Thomas on the offense in 2026. The show also includes insights from Brian Baldinger on the draft class and Mike Florio on the…
- Full Show — May 8, 2026
On the May 8, 2026 episode of the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote recapped the Cubs' series sweep against the Reds. They also shared reactions to comments made by new Bears head coach Ben Johnson.
- Red-hot Cubs keep rolling with a 4-game sweep of Reds (Hour 1)
Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote reviewed the Cubs' recent four-game sweep of the Reds. They also analyzed manager Craig Counsell's influence and discussed upcoming pitching changes, including Ben Brown starting for the injured Matthew Boyd.
- Sharing our takeaways from Ben Johnson's comments before Bears minicamp (Hour 2)
In the second hour of the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote analyze comments made by Bears head coach Ben Johnson before rookie minicamp. They discuss potential competition for the starting center job with rookie Log…
- 5 On It & Kevin Fishbain talks Bears (Hour 3)
In the third hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote covered sports topics in the '5 On It' segment. Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic then joined to discuss observations from Bears rookie minicamp.
- Bret Boone talks Cubs' hot streak, interest in Freddy Peralta (Hour 4)
In Hour 4, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote welcomed Bret Boone to discuss the Cubs' strong performance. Bruce Levine joined later to report on the Cubs' trade interest in pitcher Freddy Peralta.
- Transition: Do the White Sox have a shot at making the playoffs?
In the daily transition segment, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Matt Spiegel and Ryan McGuffey to discuss whether the White Sox have a chance to make the playoffs.
- Bret Boone talks Cubs' hot streak, interest in Freddy Peralta
Bret Boone discussed the Cubs' hot start and other league storylines with hosts Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote.
- Kevin Fishbain shares what he learned at Bears rookie minicamp
Kevin Fishbain joined Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote to share insights from the Bears rookie minicamp. Fishbain is with The Athletic.
- 5 On It: What was your biggest takeaway from Ben Johnson’s rookie minicamp comments?
In the 5 On It segment, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discuss Ben Johnson's rookie minicamp comments and other sports topics.
- Bears coach Ben Johnson details vision for rookie tight end Sam Roush
Bears coach Ben Johnson outlined his plans for utilizing rookie tight end Sam Roush. Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote analyzed these comments on the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show.
- Is Bears rookie Logan Jones actually competing for the starting center job?
Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discuss Bears coach Ben Johnson's media session, focusing on whether rookie Logan Jones is a contender for the starting center job.
- Are we finally seeing the full Craig Counsell effect?
Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discuss the overall impact of manager Craig Counsell on the Cubs.
- Red-hot Cubs keep rolling with a 4-game sweep of Reds
Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discuss the Chicago Cubs' recent four-game series sweep against the Cincinnati Reds.
- Best of the Cubs: Amazing run continues
Bruce Levine discusses the Cubs' recent success, including a four-game sweep and a nine-game winning streak. General manager Carter Hawkins shares insights into how the team is managing injuries.
- Wiederer's 2026 Bears schedule wish list! | Take The North
Dan Wiederer joins the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to preview his wish list for the 2026 Chicago Bears schedule.
- Full Show — May 7, 2026
Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote review the Chicago Cubs' current eight-game winning streak and their 14-game home winning streak at Wrigley Field.
- No lead is safe when it comes to the red-hot Cubs! (Hour 1)
Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discuss the Cubs' 7-6 walk-off victory against the Reds, their 14-game home winning streak, and the White Sox's 8-2 defeat to the Angels.
- Danny Parkins talks Cubs For A Cure, what matters most for Bears in 2026 (Hour 2)
Danny Parkins discussed the Cubs For A Cure Radiothon and the Bears' 2026 prospects with hosts Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote. The conversation also included insights into Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's performance.
- 5 On It & Craig Counsell talks aftermath of Matthew Boyd's meniscus injury (Hour 3)
In the third hour of the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show, the hosts covered the '5 On It' segment and discussed Craig Counsell's remarks regarding Matthew Boyd's recent meniscus surgery.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong hits best when he's feeling 'sexy'
Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed Pete Crow-Armstrong's hitting. The Cubs center fielder reportedly hits best when he is feeling "sexy".
- Danny Parkins talks Cubs For A Cure, what matters most for Bears in 2026
Danny Parkins discussed the Cubs For A Cure Radiothon and the Chicago Bears' outlook for 2026 with hosts Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote.
- Where does the Cubs' 14-game home win streak stand in the club's history?
Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed the Cubs’ 14-game home winning streak. The conversation covered where this streak ranks in the club's history.
- No lead is safe when it comes to the red-hot Cubs!
Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote recap the Cubs' dramatic 7-6 win against the Reds, which concluded with a walk-off in the 10th inning at Wrigley Field.
- Full Show — May 6, 2026
This is the full show episode from May 6, 2026.
- How many runs do the Cubs have to be down for you to count them out? (Hour 1)
This episode of the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show discusses the Chicago Cubs and the conditions under which they might be considered out of a game.
- Mike Florio talks jury finding Stefon Diggs not guilty of assaulting chef (Hour 2)
Mike Florio discusses the jury's verdict in the case involving Stefon Diggs and an alleged assault on a chef.
- New Bulls boss Bryson Graham vows to get organization out of 'the mud' (Hour 3)
Bryson Graham has been appointed as the new boss of the Bulls and has vowed to improve the organization.
- Score callers liked what they heard from new Bulls leader Bryson Graham (Hour 4)
Hour 4 of the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show discusses reactions to new Bulls leader Bryson Graham, with callers expressing positive feedback.
- Transition: Would you be concerned about the Cubs overcoming a 6-run deficit?
This episode of the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show poses a question about the Chicago Cubs potentially overcoming a 6-run deficit and whether that should be a cause for concern.
- Julia Poe: Bryson Graham era 'feels like a very fresh start' for Bulls
Julia Poe discusses the Bryson Graham era, describing it as a fresh start for the Bulls.
- Bryson Graham passed the 'communication test' with Chicago media
Bryson Graham reportedly passed a 'communication test' involving Chicago media. The specifics of this test and its outcome are detailed.
- Mike Florio talks jury finding Stefon Diggs not guilty of assaulting personal chef
Mike Florio reports on the legal proceedings concerning Stefon Diggs, detailing the jury's verdict of not guilty in an assault case involving his personal chef.
- Examining the turning point that led to the Cubs’ hot streak
This episode of The Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show analyzes the factors behind the Chicago Cubs' recent winning streak and explores the turning point of their performance.
- White Sox fall 4-3 to Angels
The White Sox were defeated by the Angels in a baseball game with a score of 4-3.
- How many runs do the Cubs have to be down for you to count them out?
The hosts of the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show discuss the point at which the Chicago Cubs should be considered out of a game based on their run deficit.
- Best of the Bulls: Chicago hires Bryson Graham as new lead executive
The Chicago Bulls have hired Hawks executive Bryson Graham as their new executive vice president of basketball operations. Sideline reporter K.C. Johnson and hosts Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed the implications of this hiring.…
- Full Show — May 5, 2026
Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris reacted to the Bulls hiring Bryson Graham. They also spoke with Cubs left fielder Ian Happ about the team's recent walk-off victory.
- Where's your trust level in the Bulls' decision to hire Bryson Graham? (Hour 1)
Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris react to the Bulls hiring Bryson Graham as executive vice president. Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic provides insight into Graham and his impact. The hosts also consider a possible reunion with coach Tom Thibo…
- Ian Happ talks Cubs' walk-off win over Reds (Hour 2)
Cubs left fielder Ian Happ joined Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris to discuss the team's 5-4 walk-off win over the Reds. The second hour also included further analysis of the game and a Halftime segment.
- 5 On It & Will Guillory shares insight on Bryson Graham (Hour 3)
In Hour 3, Will Guillory joins to discuss the Bulls hiring Bryson Graham. The hosts also recap the White Sox's 6-0 win against the Angels.
- Russ Dorsey talks Cubs, White Sox & MLB storylines (Hour 4)
In the fourth and final hour, Yahoo MLB insider Russ Dorsey joined hosts Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris. They discussed the latest storylines concerning the Cubs, White Sox, and Major League Baseball.
- Transition: White Sox take care of business when Davis Martin is on the mound
In this episode, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris are joined by Matt Spiegel and Gabe Ramirez to discuss the White Sox's success when Davis Martin is the pitcher.
- Russ Dorsey explores whether Kyle Schwarber is on a Hall of Fame trajectory
Russ Dorsey discussed Kyle Schwarber's Hall of Fame trajectory with hosts Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris, alongside other Cubs, White Sox, and MLB news.
- Will Guillory reflects on Bryson Graham's time in New Orleans
Will Guillory joins the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to discuss Bryson Graham's appointment as the Chicago Bulls' new executive vice president of basketball operations, drawing from his experience covering Graham in New Orleans.