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...

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Full Show — July 2, 2026
Full Show — July 2, 2026 episode artwork
Yesterday at 8:45 PM

Leila Rahimi discussed the red-hot Cubs and was joined by Bulls Radio play-by-play announcer Chuck Swirsky to discuss the flurry of action across the NBA as free agency has opened.


Cubs rout Padres & White Sox are set to meet Guardians in a pivotal series (Hour 1)
Cubs rout Padres & White Sox are set to meet Guardians in a pivotal series (Hour 1) episode artwork
Yesterday at 8:30 PM

Leila Rahimi and Dustin Rhoades discussed the Cubs' offensive explosion in a 23-3 win against the Padres on Wednesday afternoon at Wrigley Field. After that, they discussed Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson's heater, as he homered three times Wednesday. Swanson has 26 RBIs in the past 10 games, a franchise record. Later, they previewed the crucial White Sox-Guardians series.


Assessing the Bulls & Mike Florio talks NFL headlines (Hour 2)
Assessing the Bulls & Mike Florio talks NFL headlines (Hour 2) episode artwork
Yesterday at 8:25 PM

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi was joined by Bulls Radio play-by-play announcer Chuck Swirsky to discuss the state of the team after the initial wave of free agency. After that, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk joined the show to discuss the latest NFL headlines. Later, Rahimi and Swirsky held the Halftime segment.


5 On It & Meghan Montemurro talks red-hot Cubs (Hour 3)
5 On It & Meghan Montemurro talks red-hot Cubs (Hour 3) episode artwork
Yesterday at 8:20 PM

In the third hour, Leila Rahimi and Chuck Swirsky discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, Meghan Montemurro of the Tribune joined the show to discuss the Cubs sweeping the Padres. Later, Rahimi and Swirsky reacted to the Celtics trading star Jaylen Brown to the 76ers in a deal that shocked the NBA.


Joel Lorenzi talks new-look Bulls, Celtics trading Jaylen Brown to 76ers (Hour 4)
Joel Lorenzi talks new-look Bulls, Celtics trading Jaylen Brown to 76ers (Hour 4) episode artwork
Yesterday at 8:15 PM

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Chuck Swirsky were joined by Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic to discuss the Bulls' moves this offseason and the latest high-profile trade in the NBA. Later, Rahimi and Swirsky got a chuckle out of a great back-and-forth on a recent Cubs Radio broadcast on The Score.


Joel Lorenzi talks new-look Bulls, Celtics trading Jaylen Brown to 76ers
Joel Lorenzi talks new-look Bulls, Celtics trading Jaylen Brown to 76ers episode artwork
Yesterday at 6:33 PM

Leila Rahimi and Chuck Swirsky were joined by Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic to discuss the Bulls' moves this offseason and the latest high-profile trade in the NBA.


Meghan Montemurro talks Cubs' 23-3 rout of Padres, Dansby Swanson's hot streak
Meghan Montemurro talks Cubs' 23-3 rout of Padres, Dansby Swanson's hot streak episode artwork
Yesterday at 6:09 PM

Leila Rahimi and Chuck Swirsky were joined by Meghan Montemurro of the Tribune to discuss the Cubs' sweep of the Padres and shortstop Dansby Swanson's scorching hot streak.


5 On It: Were Cubs' bats or temperatures hotter at Wrigley Field on Wednesday?
5 On It: Were Cubs' bats or temperatures hotter at Wrigley Field on Wednesday? episode artwork
Yesterday at 5:39 PM

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


Mike Florio previews Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding, talks NFL headlines
Mike Florio previews Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding, talks NFL headlines episode artwork
Yesterday at 5:36 PM

Leila Rahimi and Chuck Swirsky were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss the latest NFL headlines.


Chuck Swirsky talks state of Bulls after initial moves in free agency
Chuck Swirsky talks state of Bulls after initial moves in free agency episode artwork
Yesterday at 4:43 PM

Leila Rahimi was joined by Bulls Radio play-by-play announcer Chuck Swirsky to discuss the state of the team after the initial wave of free agency.


White Sox set to visit Guardians for a crucial series
White Sox set to visit Guardians for a crucial series episode artwork
Yesterday at 4:21 PM

Leila Rahimi and Dustin Rhoades previewed the crucial White Sox-Guardians series, which gets started in Cleveland on Thursday evening.


Dansby Swanson is on fire
Dansby Swanson is on fire episode artwork
Yesterday at 3:56 PM

Leila Rahimi and Dustin Rhoades discussed Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson's heater, as he homered three times in the club's 23-3 win against the Padres on Wednesday. Swanson has 26 RBIs in the past 10 games, a franchise record.


Cubs rout Padres, 23-3
Cubs rout Padres, 23-3 episode artwork
Yesterday at 3:54 PM

Leila Rahimi and Dustin Rhoades discussed the Cubs' offensive explosion in a 23-3 win against the Padres on Wednesday afternoon at Wrigley Field.


Full Show — July 1, 2026
Full Show — July 1, 2026 episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 7:45 PM

Live from Gallagher Way, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed the Cubs' 9-7 win against the Padres on Tuesday and welcomed on general manager Carter Hawkins to discuss the state of the club as it has persevered through a string of injuries.


Craig Counsell masterfully manages Cubs' 9-7 win over Padres (Hour 1)
Craig Counsell masterfully manages Cubs' 9-7 win over Padres (Hour 1) episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 7:30 PM

Live from Gallagher Way, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened their show by discussing how Cubs manager Craig Counsell pushed all the right buttons in his club's 9-7 win against the Padres on Tuesday. After that, they discussed the latest Cubs injury news. Later, they broke down the White Sox's 9-3 victory against the Orioles on Tuesday, giving them a road series win.


Carter Hawkins talks Cubs' perseverance, mindset ahead of trade deadline (Hour 2)
Carter Hawkins talks Cubs' perseverance, mindset ahead of trade deadline (Hour 2) episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 7:25 PM

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins to discuss the club's perseverance amid injuries, the front office's mindset ahead of the trade deadline, star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's ascendance and more. Later, Yahoo MLB insider Russ Dorsey joined the show to discuss the latest MLB storylines, including whether the Tigers will trade ace Tarik Skubal.


5 On It & Craig Counsell's pregame press conference (Hour 3)
5 On It & Craig Counsell's pregame press conference (Hour 3) episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 7:20 PM

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, they listened to the highlights of Cubs manager Craig Counsell's pregame press conference before his club hosted the Padres on Wednesday afternoon.


Russ Dorsey talks latest MLB storylines
Russ Dorsey talks latest MLB storylines episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 5:22 PM

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Yahoo MLB insider Russ Dorsey to discuss the latest MLB storylines, including whether the Tigers will trade ace Tarik Skubal.


Carter Hawkins talks Cubs' perseverance, mindset ahead of trade deadline
Carter Hawkins talks Cubs' perseverance, mindset ahead of trade deadline episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 5:04 PM

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins to discuss the club's perseverance amid injuries, the front office's mindset ahead of the trade deadline, star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's ascendance and more.


White Sox break 7-road series losing streak
White Sox break 7-road series losing streak episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 4:37 PM

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote broke down the White Sox's 9-3 victory against the Orioles on Tuesday, giving them a road series win. The White Sox had lost their previous seven road series.


Examining the Cubs' pitching picture
Examining the Cubs' pitching picture episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 4:27 PM

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed the latest Cubs injury news regarding the club's pitching staff.


(Another) Mailbag episode! |Take The North
(Another) Mailbag episode! |Take The North episode artwork
Last Wednesday at 1:00 AM

We got so many questions for our previous mailbag episode that we had to do a second one! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote tackle a wide range of Bears inquires. Will rookie center Logan Jones earn the starting job this season? Is it a make-or-break year for receiver Rome Odunze? How do we feel about the team's linebacker room? And, have we ever been kayaking on the Chicago River?


Full Show — June 30, 2026
Full Show — June 30, 2026 episode artwork
Last Tuesday at 8:45 PM

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed the Cubs' thrilling 3-2 walk-off win against the Padres on Monday and discussed how the White Sox continue to prove themselves.


Cubs walk it off ... again! (Hour 1)
Cubs walk it off ... again! (Hour 1) episode artwork
Last Tuesday at 8:30 PM

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened their show the Cubs opening their homestand Monday with a 3-2 walk-off win over the Padres thanks to slugger Seiya Suzuki's heroics in the ninth inning. It was the Cubs' 10th walk-off victory of the season, the most in MLB. After that, they discussed the White Sox’s 8-2 win over the Orioles on Monday. Later, Rahimi, Harris and Grote reflected on the life and legacy of Bulls icon Stacey King, who passed away earlier in June. A celebration of life to honor King was held Monday, and Rahimi shared what it wa...


Ian Happ talks Cubs' walk-off magic (Hour 2)
Ian Happ talks Cubs' walk-off magic (Hour 2) episode artwork
Last Tuesday at 8:25 PM

In his second hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote listened and reacted to Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman's comments about why he didn't hustle to first base on a key play Sunday in his club's win against the Brewers. Bregman was out on the play in which a Brewers infielder bobbled the ball but still had time to fire it to first base to beat Bregman. After that, Cubs left fielder Ian Happ joined the show to discuss the club's 3-2 walk-off win over the Padres on Monday and their key series win over the NL Central-leading Brewers...


5 On It & what's the Bears' ceiling and floor? (Hour 3)
5 On It & what's the Bears' ceiling and floor? (Hour 3) episode artwork
Last Tuesday at 8:20 PM

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, they discussed what the Bears' ceiling and floor could be in the 2026 season. Later, the discussed the Cubs pitching staff's injury woes.


Chris Rose: White Sox are one of the best stories in all of sports in 2026 (Hour 4)
Chris Rose: White Sox are one of the best stories in all of sports in 2026 (Hour 4) episode artwork
Last Tuesday at 8:15 PM

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Chris Rose of Jomboy Media to praise the White Sox amid their breakout season, to discuss the AL Central race and to share insight on what teams could be looking to add as the MLB trade deadline looms in just more than a month. After that, Rahimi, Harris and Grote held the segment How Many Bears?


How Many Bears?: Caleb Wilson & Bryson Graham
How Many Bears?: Caleb Wilson & Bryson Graham episode artwork
Last Tuesday at 7:10 PM

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote doled out Bears points to a variety of figures based on their recent comments.


Cubs have a pitching conundrum
Cubs have a pitching conundrum episode artwork
Last Tuesday at 7:08 PM

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed the state of the Cubs' injury-plagued pitching staff.


Chris Rose: White Sox are one of the best stories in all of sports in 2026
Chris Rose: White Sox are one of the best stories in all of sports in 2026 episode artwork
Last Tuesday at 6:57 PM

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Chris Rose of Jomboy Media to praise the White Sox amid their breakout season, to discuss the AL Central race and to share insight on what teams could be looking to add as the MLB trade deadline looms in just more than a month.


What's the Bears' ceiling, floor in 2026 season?
What's the Bears' ceiling, floor in 2026 season? episode artwork
Last Tuesday at 6:24 PM

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed what the Bears' ceiling and floor could be in the 2026 season.


5 On It: Are you buying Alex Bregman's explanation for failing to hustle Sunday?
5 On It: Are you buying Alex Bregman's explanation for failing to hustle Sunday? episode artwork
Last Tuesday at 6:23 PM

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


Ian Happ talks Cubs' walk-off win over Padres, series win over Brewers
Ian Happ talks Cubs' walk-off win over Padres, series win over Brewers episode artwork
Last Tuesday at 5:16 PM

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Cubs left fielder Ian Happ to discuss the club's 3-2 walk-off win over the Padres on Monday and their key series win over the NL Central-leading Brewers over the weekend.


Alex Bregman addressed his lack of hustle to 1st base Sunday
Alex Bregman addressed his lack of hustle to 1st base Sunday episode artwork
Last Tuesday at 4:57 PM

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote listened and reacted to Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman's comments about why he didn't hustle to first base on a key play Sunday in his club's win against the Brewers. Bregman was out on the play in which a Brewers infielder bobbled the ball but still had time to fire it to first base to beat Bregman.


Rahimi shares experience of attending Stacey King's celebration of life
Rahimi shares experience of attending Stacey King's celebration of life episode artwork
Last Tuesday at 4:15 PM

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote reflected on the life and legacy of Bulls icon Stacey King, who passed away earlier in June. A celebration of life to honor King was held Monday, and Rahimi shared what it was like to be there and hear the stories about the beloved King.


The Cubs walk it off ... again!
The Cubs walk it off ... again! episode artwork
Last Tuesday at 3:34 PM

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed the Cubs opening their homestand Monday with a 3-2 walk-off win over the Padres thanks to slugger Seiya Suzuki's heroics in the ninth inning. It was the Cubs' 10th walk-off victory of the season, the most in MLB.


Full Show — June 29, 2026
Full Show — June 29, 2026 episode artwork
Last Monday at 8:42 PM

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed the Cubs' series win over the NL Central-leading Brewers and welcomed on Score teammate Cody Westerlund to discuss the latest Bulls storylines.


Cubs have new life after earning series win over Brewers (Hour 1)
Cubs have new life after earning series win over Brewers (Hour 1) episode artwork
Last Monday at 8:30 PM

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened their show by discussing the Cubs earning a series win against the Brewers in Milwaukee over the weekend. After that, the guys discussed how left-hander David Peterson provided just what the Cubs needed in his team debut Saturday, when Chicago earned a win in Milwaukee. Later, they discussed how it’s time for the White Sox to win a road series.


Is Grote being too critical of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams? (Hour 2)
Is Grote being too critical of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams? (Hour 2) episode artwork
Last Monday at 8:25 PM

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed expectations for Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and the various love and critiques about his game. Grote doesn't think Williams has proved to be a top-10 quarterback in the NFL ... yet. Is Grote being too critical? After that, the guys opened the phone lines for Score callers to share their thoughts on whether Grote has been too critical of Williams' performance. Later, they held the Halftime segment.


5 On It & Cody Westerlund talks Bulls (Hour 3)
5 On It & Cody Westerlund talks Bulls (Hour 3) episode artwork
Last Monday at 8:20 PM

In the third hour, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed a variety of topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, Score teammate Cody Westerlund joined the show to discuss what we learned about new Bulls forward Caleb Wilson and wing Dailyn Swain as they were introduced last Friday. Later, Harris and Grote discussed how the White Sox plan to use struggling reliever Seranthony Dominguez.