Haugh & Payton Show

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David Haugh and Jarrett Payton lead you into your work day by discussing the biggest sports storylines in Chicago and beyond. Along with breaking down the latest on the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox, Haugh & Payton routinely interview the top beat writers in the city as well as team executives, coaches and players. Recurring guests include Tribune reporter Brad Biggs, former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, Pro Football Talk founder Mike Florio, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer and Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy. Catch the Haugh & Payton Show live Monday through Friday (5-10 a.m. CT) on 104.3...

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Best of the Bears: Week 2 vs. Vikings
Best of the Bears: Week 2 vs. Vikings episode artwork
Today at 9:58 AM

In the Best of the Bears this week, Tribune reporter Brad Biggs joined the Haugh & Payton Show to preview the Bears-Vikings game Sunday at Soldier Field; Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed the chess match that awaits between Bears head coach Ben Johnson and Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores; and Haugh, Jarrett Payton and a special guest shared their predictions for the Bears-Vikings game.


Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score: Sept. 14-18
Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score: Sept. 14-18 episode artwork
Yesterday at 9:58 AM

In Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score, new Bulls assistant coach Taj Gibson joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to share his excitement for getting his coaching career started in Chicago; FS1 host Danny Parkins joined the Rahimi & Grote Show to discuss the Bears' 59-point explosion in their season opener and to preview their matchup against the Vikings this Sunday; and NFL Network/ESPN reporter Stacey Dales joined the Haugh & Payton Show to discuss the latest Bears and NFL storylines coming out of Week 1 of the season.


Inside the North: Lions defense is reeling & a Bears-Vikings showdown awaits
Inside the North: Lions defense is reeling & a Bears-Vikings showdown awaits episode artwork
Last Friday at 10:11 PM

On a new episode of Inside The North, host David Haugh and expert analysts Dave Wannstedt, T.J. Lang, Mason Crosby and Chad Greenway discussed the NFC North outlook as Week 2 is upon us. The guys started by discussing the Lions dropping to 1-1 with a 41-31 loss to the Bills on Thursday Night Football. The also previewed the Bears-Vikings showdown Sunday, as the winner will sit alone in first place in the division early in the season. They also discussed what awaits the Packers and shared their takeaways from Week 1.


Kickoff with Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti for Week 2 in the NFL | 'Kickoff with Boomer and Valenti'
Kickoff with Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti for Week 2 in the NFL | 'Kickoff with Boomer and Valenti' episode artwork
Last Friday at 4:57 PM

Kickoff with Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti: Week 1 reaction, Josh Allen's MVP performances, and Week 2 picks


Full Show — September 18, 2026
Full Show — September 18, 2026 episode artwork
Last Friday at 3:15 PM

David Haugh and Jarrett Payton discussed the White Sox climbing into a first-place tie in the AL Central and previewed the Bears-Vikings game Sunday at Soldier Field.


Show me the Muney (Hour 1)
Show me the Muney (Hour 1) episode artwork
Last Friday at 3:08 PM

David Haugh and Jarett Payton opened their show by breaking down the White Sox's 3-1 win against the Tigers on Thursday, which lifted Chicago into a first-place tie in the AL Central. The guys also previewed the Bears-Vikings game Sunday. Later, they conducted the Pick 6 segment, where they debated the top sports stories of the day.


White Sox are back in 1st place in AL Central (Hour 2)
White Sox are back in 1st place in AL Central (Hour 2) episode artwork
Last Friday at 3:07 PM

In the second hour, David Haugh and Jarrett Payton discussed the White Sox climbing back into first place in the AL Central with a 3-1 win against the Tigers on Thursday. After that, Cubs Radio analyst Ron Coomer joined the show to preview the team's series against the Reds this weekend and to discuss the National League wild-card race. Later, ESPN host Joe Fortenbaugh joined the program to share his best bets for the busy sports weekend.


How could the Vikings beats the Bears (Hour 3)
How could the Vikings beats the Bears (Hour 3) episode artwork
Last Friday at 3:06 PM

In the third hour, David Haugh and Jarrett Payton previewed the Bears-Vikings game Sunday. After that, former Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway to preview the matchup. Later, Mike Palm of Circa Sports joined the show to set the scene for the sports weekend from a gambling perspective.


Brad Biggs previews Bears-Vikings & we review our predictions (Hour 4)
Brad Biggs previews Bears-Vikings & we review our predictions (Hour 4) episode artwork
Last Friday at 3:05 PM

In the final hour, David Haugh and Jarrett Payton were joined by Tribune reporter Brad Biggs to preview the Bears-Vikings game Sunday at Soldier Field. He also shared his prediction for the contest. Later, Haugh and Payton held the Week in Review segment and reviewed their predictions.


Transition with Rahimi & Grote
Transition with Rahimi & Grote episode artwork
Last Friday at 2:51 PM

David Haugh and Jarrett Payton were joined by Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote for the daily transition segment.


Brad Biggs previews Bears-Vikings game, shares his prediction
Brad Biggs previews Bears-Vikings game, shares his prediction episode artwork
Last Friday at 2:43 PM

David Haugh and Jarrett Payton were joined by Tribune reporter Brad Biggs to preview the Bears-Vikings game Sunday at Soldier Field. He also shared his prediction for the contest.


Chad Greenway previews Bears-Vikings game
Chad Greenway previews Bears-Vikings game episode artwork
Last Friday at 1:50 PM

David Haugh and Jarrett Payton were joined by former Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway to preview Minnesota's game at Chicago on Sunday.


Joe Fortenbaugh feels like he let Brad Biggs down
Joe Fortenbaugh feels like he let Brad Biggs down episode artwork
Last Friday at 1:18 PM

David Haugh and Jarrett Payton were joined by ESPN host Joe Fortenbaugh to share his best bets for the busy sports weekend.


Ron Coomer loves the Cubs' team bonding
Ron Coomer loves the Cubs' team bonding episode artwork
Last Friday at 1:16 PM

David Haugh and Jarrett Payton were joined by Cubs Radio analyst Ron Coomer to preview the team's series against the Reds this weekend and to discuss the National League wild-card race.


Sharing our Bears-Vikings predictions, featuring special guest Mike Singletary
Sharing our Bears-Vikings predictions, featuring special guest Mike Singletary episode artwork
Last Friday at 1:09 PM

David Haugh and Jarrett Payton shared their Bears-Vikings predictions with help from a special guest in legendary Chicago linebacker Mike Singletary.


Pick 6: Previewing the college football weekend
Pick 6: Previewing the college football weekend episode artwork
Last Friday at 1:04 PM

David Haugh and Jarrett Payton continued to discuss the top sports stories of the day in the Pick 6 segment.


Pick 6: Do the Bears want to see Kyler Murray or Carson Wentz?
Pick 6: Do the Bears want to see Kyler Murray or Carson Wentz? episode artwork
Last Friday at 1:03 PM

David Haugh and Jarrett Payton discussed the top sports stories of the day in the Pick 6 segment.


Full Show — September 17, 2026
Full Show — September 17, 2026 episode artwork
Last Thursday at 3:09 PM

David Haugh and Jarrett Payton celebrated Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong having another memorable, MVP-type performance in the club's win against the Braves on Wednesday. They also reacted to the White Sox falling to second place in the AL Central and welcomed on Tribune reporter Brad Biggs to discuss the latest Bears storylines.


Watching Pete Crow-Armstrong is special (Hour 1)
Watching Pete Crow-Armstrong is special (Hour 1) episode artwork
Last Thursday at 3:08 PM

David Haugh and Jarrett Payton opened their show by celebrating Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong's two-homer performance to lead his team to an 8-4 win against the Braves on Wednesday at Wrigley Field. They also reacted to the White Sox falling into second place in the AL Central with a 6-3 loss to the Guardians on Wednesday. Later, they conducted the Pick 6 segment, where they debated the top sports stories of the day.


White Sox fall out of 1st place in AL Central (Hour 2)
White Sox fall out of 1st place in AL Central (Hour 2) episode artwork
Last Thursday at 3:07 PM

In the second hour, David Haugh and Jarrett Payton discussed the Cubs' 8-4 win over the Braves on Wednesday and the White Sox's 6-3 loss to the Guardians, which dropped them to second place in the AL Central. They also took calls from Score listeners. After that, Audacy NFL insider Brian Baldinger joined the show to share his takeaways from the Bears' 59-37 win against the Panthers in their season opener and to look ahead to Chicago's matchup against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2.


Craig Counsell marvels at Pete Crow-Armstrong (Hour 3)
Craig Counsell marvels at Pete Crow-Armstrong (Hour 3) episode artwork
Last Thursday at 3:06 PM

In the third hour, David Haugh and Jarrett Payton were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong's continued excellence and the White Sox dropping into second place in the AL Central. After that, Chicago Sports Network analyst Clay Harbor joined the show to break down the Bears’ offensive success in their win against the Panthers in Week 1 and to look ahead to Chicago’s upcoming matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.


Who will have the edge between Ben Johnson and Brian Flores? (Hour 4)
Who will have the edge between Ben Johnson and Brian Flores? (Hour 4) episode artwork
Last Thursday at 3:05 PM

In the final hour, David Haugh and Jarrett Payton were joined by Tribune reporter Brad Biggs to discuss the latest Bears storylines as they prepare to face the Vikings on Sunday at Soldier Field. After that, Haugh and Payton discussed the reeling White Sox. Can they right themselves to avoid a late collapse as they’ve fallen to second place in the AL Central and hold a narrow lead for the final American League wild-card spot?


Transition with Rahimi & Grote
Transition with Rahimi & Grote episode artwork
Last Thursday at 2:52 PM

David Haugh and Jarrett Payton were joined by Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote for the daily transition segment.


Brad Biggs talks Bears' secondary puzzle, Darnell Wright's health
Brad Biggs talks Bears' secondary puzzle, Darnell Wright's health episode artwork
Last Thursday at 2:39 PM

David Haugh and Jarrett Payton were joined by Tribune reporter Brad Biggs to discuss the latest Bears storylines as they prepare to face the Vikings on Sunday at Soldier Field.


Clay Harbor breaks down the tape of Bears' win over Panthers
Clay Harbor breaks down the tape of Bears' win over Panthers episode artwork
Last Thursday at 2:37 PM

David Haugh and Jarrett Payton were joined by Chicago Sports Network analyst Clay Harbor to break down the Bears’ offensive success in their win against the Panthers in Week 1 and to look ahead to Chicago’s upcoming matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.


Bruce Levine talks state of Cubs & White Sox as regular season winds down
Bruce Levine talks state of Cubs & White Sox as regular season winds down episode artwork
Last Thursday at 2:36 PM

David Haugh and Jarrett Payton were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong's continued excellence and the White Sox dropping into second place in the AL Central.


Brian Baldinger: Bears had 'total buy-in' from offense in 59-point explosion
Brian Baldinger: Bears had 'total buy-in' from offense in 59-point explosion episode artwork
Last Thursday at 2:35 PM

David Haugh and Jarrett Payton were joined by Audacy NFL insider Brian Baldinger to share his takeaways from the Bears' 59-37 win against the Panthers in their season opener and to look ahead to Chicago's matchup against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2.


Could the Bears become the highest-scoring offense in NFL history?
Could the Bears become the highest-scoring offense in NFL history? episode artwork
Last Thursday at 2:30 PM

David Haugh and Jarrett Payton discussed one of Bears head coach Ben Johnson's lofty goals for 2026.


Pick 6: Caleb Williams knows the Bears' identity
Pick 6: Caleb Williams knows the Bears' identity episode artwork
Last Thursday at 2:29 PM

David Haugh and Jarrett Payton continued to discuss the top sports stories of the day in the Pick 6 segment.


Pick 6: How should the Cubs use Shota Imanaga in the playoffs?
Pick 6: How should the Cubs use Shota Imanaga in the playoffs? episode artwork
Last Thursday at 2:28 PM

David Haugh and Jarrett Payton discussed the top sports stories of the day in the Pick 6 segment.


Full Show — September 16, 2026
Full Show — September 16, 2026 episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 3:15 PM

David Haugh and Jarrett Payton reacted to the White Sox's heartbreaking 7-6 loss to the Guardians on Tuesday, a setback that decreased Chicago's lead in the AL Central to a 1/2 game over Cleveland. They also discussed the Cubs' bullpen woes and welcomed on NFL Network/ESPN reporter Stacey Dales to discuss Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' growth.


It was a bad night for Chicago baseball (Hour 1)
It was a bad night for Chicago baseball (Hour 1) episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 3:08 PM

David Haugh and Jarrett Payton opened their show by breaking down the Cubs' 6-3 loss to the Braves on Tuesday and the White Sox's 7-6 loss to the Guardians. Later, they conducted the Pick 6 segment, where they debated the top sports stories of the day.


Cubs and White Sox fans are upset (Hour 2)
Cubs and White Sox fans are upset (Hour 2) episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 3:07 PM

In the second hour, David Haugh and Jarrett Payton took calls from Score listeners who sounded off on the Cubs' 6-3 loss to the Braves on Tuesday and the White Sox's 7-6 loss to the Guardians. After that, Dan Wiederer of The Athletic joined the show to discuss the latest Bears storylines as they prepare to face the Vikings on Sunday after a big win over the Panthers in their season opener.


Would it be an organizational failure if the White Sox miss the playoffs? (Hour 3)
Would it be an organizational failure if the White Sox miss the playoffs? (Hour 3) episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 3:06 PM

In the third hour, David Haugh and Jarrett Payton were joined by Chicago Sports Network analyst Ozzie Guillen to break down the White Sox's heartbreaking 7-6 loss to the Guardians on Tuesday. With the setback, the White Sox now hold a narrow 1/2-game lead over the Guardians in the AL Central. Later, Blackhawks legend Chris Chelios joined the show to discuss the team naming young star Connor Bedard the 37th captain in team history.


Stacey Dales talks Bears & Tommy Hottovy talks Cubs' pitching woes (Hour 4)
Stacey Dales talks Bears & Tommy Hottovy talks Cubs' pitching woes (Hour 4) episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 3:05 PM

In the final hour, David Haugh and Jarrett Payton were joined by NFL Network/ESPN senior reporter Stacey Dales to discuss Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' development and Chicago's 59-37 win against Carolina on Sunday in its season opener. After that, Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy joined the show to discuss his staff's recent woes, notably in a bullpen that doesn't have consistency, answers or a set hierarchy as the start of the playoffs loom. Can the Cubs get their issues sorted out in time to make a deep playoff run?


Transition with Rahimi & Grote
Transition with Rahimi & Grote episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 2:53 PM

David Haugh and Jarrett Payton were joined by Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote for the daily transition segment.


Tommy Hottovy talks Cubs' bullpen blues
Tommy Hottovy talks Cubs' bullpen blues episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 2:47 PM

David Haugh and Jarrett Payton were joined by Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy to break down his staff's recent woes, notably in a bullpen that doesn't have consistency, answers or a set hierarchy as the start of the playoffs loom. Can the Cubs get their issues sorted out in time to make a deep playoff run?


Stacey Dales loves Caleb Williams' growth
Stacey Dales loves Caleb Williams' growth episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 2:22 PM

David Haugh and Jarrett Payton were joined by NFL Network/ESPN senior reporter Stacey Dales to discuss Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' development and Chicago's 59-37 win against Carolina on Sunday in its season opener.


Ozzie Guillen would bench Munetaka Murakami
Ozzie Guillen would bench Munetaka Murakami episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 1:22 PM

David Haugh and Jarrett Payton were joined by Chicago Sports Network analyst Ozzie Guillen to break down the White Sox's heartbreaking 7-6 loss to the Guardians on Tuesday. With the setback, the White Sox now hold a narrow 1/2-game lead over the Guardians in the AL Central.


Dan Wiederer wonders how anyone going to stop this Bears offense
Dan Wiederer wonders how anyone going to stop this Bears offense episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 1:13 PM

David Haugh and Jarrett Payton were by Dan Wiederer of The Athletic to discuss the Bears' dangerous offense and their upcoming matchup against the Vikings on Sunday.