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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August 28 · 40 min
Bears to visit Titans in their preseason finale (Hour 2)
In the second hour, Gabe Ramirez and Carmen Vitali discussed the Bears defensive line's outlook entering the 2026 season. After that, Jon Heyman of the New York Post joined the show to discuss the latest Cubs, White Sox and MLB storylines.
August 28 · 42 min
Can the Cubs gain some ground in the NL Central? (Hour 3)
In the third hour, Gabe Ramirez and Carmen Vitali were joined by Cubs Radio analyst Ron Coomer to preview the club's series against the Reds, which gets started Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field. Later, Mike Palm of Circa Sports joined the show to set the scene for the sports weekend.
August 28 · 35 min
Clay Harbor joins us in studio to talk Bears (Hour 4)
In the final hour, Gabe Ramirez and Carmen Vitali were joined by Chicago Sports Network analyst Clay Harbor to preview the Bears' preseason finale against the Titans on Saturday. Harbor also ranked his top tight ends.
August 28 · 9 min
Transition with Rahimi & Grote
Gabe Ramirez and Carmen Vitali were joined by Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote for the daily transition segment.
August 28 · 17 min
Clay Harbor previews the Bears' preseason finale
Gabe Ramirez and Carmen Vitali were joined by Chicago Sports Network analyst Clay Harbor to preview the Bears' preseason finale against the Titans on Saturday.
August 28 · 9 min
Does Mike Palm thinks it's OK to bet on preseason football?
Gabe Ramirez and Carmen Vitali were joined by Mike Palm of Circa Sports to set the scene for the sports weekend from a gambling perspective.
August 28 · 17 min
Ron Coomer wants a Cubs win to celebrate for his big event
Gabe Ramirez and Carmen Vitali were joined by Cubs Radio analyst Ron Coomer to preview the club's series against the Reds, which gets started Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field.
August 28 · 12 min
Jon Heyman: Cubs are 'excellent' but face a gauntlet in National League
Gabe Ramirez and Carmen Vitali were joined by Jon Heyman of the New York Post to discuss the latest Cubs, White Sox and MLB storylines.
August 28 · 4 min
Would you rather see a joint practice or a preseason game?
Gabe Ramirez and Carmen Vitali debated if they'd rather watch an NFL joint practice or preseason game.
August 28 · 12 min
Pick 6: Which Chicago sports topic do you want to mute?
Gabe Ramirez and Carmen Vitali continued to discuss the top sports stories of the day in the Pick 6 segment.
August 28 · 24 min
Pick 6: Which Chicago baseball team you would choose for a walk-off win?
Gabe Ramirez and Carmen Vitali discussed the top sports stories of the day in the Pick 6 segment.
August 27 · 3 hr 9 min
Full Show — August 27, 2026
Gabe Ramirez and Ruthie Polinsky discussed the White Sox's 10-4 win over the Rangers on Wednesday and the Cubs' 2-0 loss to the Diamondbacks. They also welcomed on Herb Howard of The Bigs to discuss the latest Bears storylines.
August 27 · 1 hr 6 min
Tristan Peters continues homer streak, Pete Crow-Armstrong voices his frustration with umpires (Hour 1)
Gabe Ramirez and Ruthie Polinsky opened their show by breaking down the White Sox's 10-4 win against the Rangers on Wednesday and the Cubs' 2-0 loss to the Diamondbacks. Later, they conducted the Pick 6 segment, where they debated the top sports stories of the day.
August 27 · 42 min
Are Cubs fans comfortable with the starting pitching? (Hour 2)
In the second hour, Gabe Ramirez and Ruthie Polinsky discussed the strength of the Cubs' starting rotation. After that, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the show to discuss the latest Cubs and White Sox storylines.
August 27 · 40 min
Are we judging Caleb Williams too quickly? (Hour 3)
In the third hour, Gabe Ramirez and Ruthie Polinsky discussed the areas in which Bears quarterback Caleb Williams needs to improve. After that, Herb Howard of The Bigs joined the show to discuss the latest Bears storylines as the team prepares to face the Titans in a joint practice later Thursday.
August 27 · 40 min
White Sox are holding on in the AL Central (Hour 4)
In the final hour, Gabe Ramirez and Ruthie Polinsky were joined by Chicago Sports Network host Chuck Garfien to discuss the White Sox's 10-4 win over the Rangers on Wednesday and their 2.5-game lead in the AL Central. After that, Ramirez solicited advice for his new role of coaching youth soccer.
August 27 · 16 min
Herb Howard talks latest Bears storylines
Gabe Ramirez and Ruthie Polinsky were joined by Herb Howard of The Bigs to discuss the latest Bears storylines as the team prepares to face the Titans in a joint practice later Thursday.
August 27 · 17 min
Bruce Levine feels like Pete Crow-Armstrong at times
Gabe Ramirez and Ruthie Polinsky were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss the latest Cubs and White Sox storylines.
August 27 · 6 min
Which concerns you more: Cubs' offense or bullpen?
Gabe Ramirez and Ruthie Polinsky debated whether the Cubs' offense or bullpen is a bigger concern in a potential playoff series.
August 27 · 11 min
Pick 6: Ben Brown suffers a setback in recovery from neck injury
Gabe Ramirez and Ruthie Polinsky continued to discuss the top sports stories of the day in the Pick 6 segment.

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