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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 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @HaughPayton.

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  • 656 episodes
  • Avg 37 min
  • English
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  • September 5 · 35 min

    Best of the Bears: Kyler Gordon's injury saga continues

    In the Best of the Bears this week, Tribune reporter Brad Biggs joined the Haugh & Payton Show to discuss cornerback Kyler Gordon's injury saga as he remains sidelined by a calf ailment, much to the dismay of team brass; Matt Spiegel and Ryan McGuffey broke down what Bears head coach Ben Johnson meant when he noted that quarterback Caleb Williams is "less goofy" now than he was in 2025; and David Haugh and Jarrett Payton shared their rankings of the best teams in the NFC and discussed where the Bears fit in.

  • September 4 · 3 hr 2 min

    Full Show — September 4, 2026

    David Haugh and Jarrett Payton discussed the Cubs' 2-1 win over the Brewers on Thursday and the White Sox's 6-2 loss to the Astros. They also welcomed on Tribune reporter Brad Biggs to discuss the latest Bears storylines.

  • September 4 · 39 min

    It was a playoff atmosphere at Wrigley Field on Thursday (Hour 2)

    In the second hour, David Haugh and Jarrett Payton continued to break down the Cubs' 2-1 win over the Brewers on Thursday and the White Sox's 6-2 loss to the Astros. After that, Tribune reporter Brad Biggs joined the show to discuss the latest Bears storylines.

  • September 4 · 39 min

    Bears restructure contracts of 3 players to create more 2026 cap space (Hour 3)

    In the third hour, David Haugh and Jarrett Payton were joined by Cubs Radio analyst Ron Coomer to discuss the club splitting a four-game series with the Brewers and to break down Chicago third baseman Alex Bregman's resurgence. After that, Haugh and Payton reacted to the breaking news that the Bears have restructured the contracts of three players to open up more salary cap space for 2026. Later, Mike Palm of Circa Sports joined the show to set the scene for the sports weekend.

  • September 4 · 37 min

    Steve Stone talks White Sox & Joe Fortenbaugh shares best bets (Hour 4)

    In the final hour, David Haugh and Jarrett Payton were joined by Chicago Sports Network analyst Steve Stone to discuss the White Sox losing three of four games to the Astros and to preview their upcoming series against the Twins. After that, ESPN host Joe Fortenbaugh joined the show to share his best bets for Week 1 of college football.

  • September 4 · 8 min

    Transition with Grote & Ramirez

    David Haugh and Jarrett Payton welcomed on Mark Grote and Gabe Ramirez for the daily transition segment.

  • September 4 · 17 min

    Steve Stone: White Sox need to focus on the Twins

    David Haugh and Jarrett Payton were joined by Chicago Sports Network analyst Steve Stone to discuss the White Sox losing three of four games to the Astros and to preview their upcoming series against the Twins.

  • September 4 · 18 min

    Ron Coomer loves what he seeing from Alex Bregman

    David Haugh and Jarrett Payton were joined by Cubs Radio analyst Ron Coomer to discuss the club splitting a four-game series with the Brewers and to break down Chicago third baseman Alex Bregman's resurgence.

  • September 3 · 2 hr 58 min

    Full Show — September 3, 2026

    David Haugh and Jarrett Payton discussed the Cubs' 9-5 loss to the Brewers and also welcomed on Tribune reporter Brad Biggs to discuss Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon's injury saga.

  • September 3 · 1 hr 4 min

    Cubs get to Jacob Misiorowski but still lose to Brewers (Hour 1)

    David Haugh and Jarrett Payton opened their show by breaking down the Cubs' 9-5 loss to the Brewers on Wednesday and the White Sox's 2-0 loss to the Astros. Later, they conducted the Pick 6 segment, where they debated the top sports stories of the day.

  • September 3 · 40 min

    Is defense the Bears' biggest concern? (Hour 2)

    In the second hour, David Haugh and Jarrett Payton discussed the concerns surrounding the Bears' defense. After that, Tribune reporter Brad Biggs joined the show to discuss Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon's injury saga, cornerback Jaylon Johnson's return to top form and more.

  • September 3 · 39 min

    Cubs' bullpen needs reinforcements (Hour 3)

    In the third hour, David Haugh and Jarrett Payton discussed the Cubs' 9-5 loss to the Brewers on Wednesday and their need for reinforcements in the bullpen. After that, Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy joined the show to discuss his staff's recent performance and health.

  • September 3 · 33 min

    Clay Harbor gets us ready for Bears season (Hour 4)

    In the final hour, David Haugh and Jarrett Payton were joined by Chicago Sports Network football analyst Clay Harbor to discuss the latest Bears storylines, including a workout video surfacing of injured cornerback Kyler Gordon and their outlook on the defensive line.

  • September 3 · 8 min

    Transition with Rahimi & Grote

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

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