The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast
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The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast
The Charter Podcast is where you can find everything you need to know about the Chicago Bears. Our team of Ruthie Polinsky & Clay Harbor bring you postgame reaction, interviews, and game previews. We’ll provide you with latest and have some fun along the way. New episodes available every Thursda...
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Back to Business: Bears-Commanders Monday Night Breakdown
With Chicago fresh off the bye week, Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor dive back into Bears football with renewed energy and plenty to unpack. They disc...
Bears' Search for Identity During Bye Week
Bears hit the bye after a razor-thin win in Vegas: early defensive takeaways, special-teams heroics, and Caleb’s clutch drive — but big concerns with...
From Soldier Field to Sin City: The Bears’ Carryover Keys vs. Raiders
The Bears are fresh off their first win and now it’s on to Vegas. Ruthie and Clay break down what needs to carry over from the Cowboys game, how the o...
Bears-Cowboys Preview: Caleb’s Next Step & Ben’s Message
Ben Johnson called out the Bears’ practice habits—Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor explain why that matters and how it translates vs. the Cowboys. We c...
On to Detroit: Can the Bears Clean It Up?
Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor diagnose the Bears’ Monday night collapse against Minnesota—penalties, late-game defense, and Caleb’s accuracy—before...
Football Returns! Bears-Vikings Season Opener Preview
The Charter kicks off the season as Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor break down Week 1 for the Chicago Bears. They start with Thursday night’s opener b...
Micah Parsons Lands in Green Bay! The Big Pro Football Show Reacts
Ruthie Polinsky, Clay Harbor, and David Haugh are joined by ESPN’s Courtney Cronin on The Big Pro Football Show to react to a stunner in the NFC North...
Roster Cutdowns Loom as Bears Get Reality Check vs. Chiefs
The Bears’ preseason clash with the Chiefs gave us plenty to unpack. Ruthie Polinsky, Clay Harbor, and Alex Shapiro break down the sloppiness from the...
What We Really Learned From The Bears’ Performance
The Bears put together a dominant 38–0 preseason win over the Bills, and Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor are breaking it all down. From Caleb Williams...
Theo Benedet Joins Left Tackle Competition Ahead of Joint Practice with Buffalo Bills
With joint practices against the Bills on deck and preseason game No. 2 around the corner, Ruthie Polinsky, Alex Shapiro, and Clay Harbor dive deep in...
Caleb Williams Didn’t Play… Did the Bears Make the Right Call?
The Bears’ preseason opener against the Dolphins ends in a 24-24 tie, but there’s no shortage of takeaways for Ruthie Polinsky, Alex Shapiro, and Clay...
Offense Growing Pains, Trapilo Leading the Competition, and What We're Learning About the Defense
Ruthie Polinsky, Alex Shapiro, and Clay Harbor dive deep into the latest from Bears training camp and Family Fest, breaking down the offensive growing...
Training Camp: Live Tackling Returns, Battle at CB, & Kiran Amegadjie
Ruthie Polinsky, Clay Harbor, and Alex Shapiro reunite to break down a pivotal stretch of Bears training camp. The crew shares their biggest takeaways...
Bears First Padded Practice: Left Tackle Battle, DJ Moore Tricks, & The Next Honey Badger?
The pads are finally on! Alex Shapiro and Clay Harbor break down the Bears' first padded practice of training camp and everything that came with it—fr...
Training Camp Recap Day 3: Red Zone Issues and Competition for Left Tackle
Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor recap Day 3 of Bears training camp from Halas Hall. The offense had a tough day, especially in red zone drills, while...
Defense Establishing Expectations & Camp Observations from Halas Hall
Ruthie Polinsky and Alex Shapiro check in from Halas Hall with their thoughts on the first two days of Bears training camp. They break down Ben Johnso...
Bears Prepare to Kick-Off Training Camp
Training camp is here and the Charter crew is back! Ruthie, Clay, and Alex break down Ryan Poles’ extension, Jalen Johnson starting on NFI, Luther Bur...
2025 Bears Fan Survey, No O-Line Doubts, & Where's The New Stadium?
With training camp around the corner, Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor tackle the 2025 Chicago Bears fan survey, talk about their confidence in Caleb W...
Bears’ Revamped O-Line: Top 5 in the NFL?
Ruthie Polinsky is back with Clay Harbor to break down why the Bears’ offensive line is being called the most improved in the NFL. They dive into what...
Gabe Ramirez on Swift Disrespect, Caleb's Second Year Jump, and Team Chemistry
It’s a special birthday edition of The Charter as Clay Harbor is joined by Gabe Ramirez of 670 The Score and The Chicago Lead. The two dive deep into...
The Must-Watch Bears Games in 2025 (And Why They Matter)
Alex Shapiro and Clay Harbor are back on The Charter to preview the Chicago Bears' 2025 season with a spotlight on the biggest games and juiciest stor...
670's Mark Grote on Upcoming Training Camp and Realistic Expectations
On this episode of The Charter, Alex Shapiro and Clay Harbor welcome in Mark Grote from 670 The Score and the Take the North podcast to break down eve...
Post-Minicamp Questions and Roster Moves to Watch
With Ruthie out on vacation, it's just the guys holding it down on The Charter. Alex Shapiro and Clay Harbor take a deep dive into the new questions t...
Why Kyle Monangai Could Be the Bears’ STEAL of the Draft
On this episode of The Charter, Ruthie Polinsky, Clay Harbor, and Alex Shapiro dive into a surprise interview with rookie running back Kyle Monangai,...
Matt Eberflus Responds & Players Who MUST Step Up
On this episode of The Charter, Ruthie Polinsky, Clay Harbor, and Alex Shapiro react to Matt Eberflus’ response to the Caleb Williams excerpts. The ro...
Ben Johnson to Rework Offense and His Rising Expectations for Rookie Availability
Ruthie Polinsky, Clay Harbor, and Alex Shapiro break down everything they saw during Bears OTAs and mandatory minicamp. From Ben Johnson's demanding t...
Jaire Out in Green Bay, Chubb to Texans & Bears Coaches Take Control
Ruthie Polinsky, Clay Harbor, and Alex Shapiro break down the impact of the Packers releasing All-Pro corner Jaire Alexander and why it matters for Ca...
Minicamp Wrap-Up: Trick Plays, Odunze's Growth, & Battles Taking Shape
The Bears have officially wrapped up their three-day mandatory minicamp, and Ruthie Polinsky and Alex Shapiro were there to see it all. They break dow...
Minicamp Recap Day 2: Brisker Speaks on Last Season's Concussion and New Leaders Emerging
Alex Shapiro is joined by ABC7 and ESPN 1000’s Dionne Miller to break down Day 2 of Bears mandatory minicamp. The duo discusses Jaquan Brisker’s emoti...
Minicamp Recap: Offensive Updates, Key Absences & Press Conference Notes
The Bears are back at Halas Hall for Day 1 of mandatory minicamp, and The Charter is on site to break it all down. Alex Shapiro welcomes new Chicago T...
Bears Report for Minicamp as Lions Lose Another Key Piece
On this episode of The Charter, Ruthie Polinsky, Clay Harbor, and Alex Shapiro gear up for a pivotal week at Bears mandatory minicamp. But first, they...
Caleb Speaks, O-Line Taking Shape, and Dennis Allen's Defense
Caleb Williams speaks—and silences the noise. On this episode of The Charter, Ruthie Polinsky, Clay Harbor, and Alex Shapiro break down the Bears rook...
100 Days to NFL Kickoff | Caleb Williams Stat Projections & Bears Playoff Chances
The countdown is on — we’re officially 100 days away from NFL kickoff! Ruthie Polinsky, Alex Shapiro, and Clay Harbor mark the occasion by playing a g...
Ben Johnson Sets Tone at OTAs | Early Takeaways from New-Look Offense
The Bears’ preseason schedule is set—and so are joint practices with the Dolphins and Bills. Ruthie Polinsky, Clay Harbor, and Alex Shapiro break down...
Bears Secure Joe Thuney Extension as OTAs Prepare to Kick Off
The Bears kick off OTAs by locking in All-Pro guard Joe Thuney through 2027. Ruthie, Alex, and Clay break down the impact of the deal, preview positio...
Breaking Down the Road Ahead: Bears' 2025 Schedule Reaction
The Bears' 2025 schedule is finally here—and the Charter crew is ready to break it all down. Ruthie Polinsky, Alex Shapiro, and Clay Harbor react to t...
Rookie Minicamp Standouts and First Impressions
What did we learn from Bears rookie minicamp? Ruthie Polinsky, Alex Shapiro, and Clay Harbor recap the biggest takeaways from the weekend, including s...
Who Has the Most to Prove at Bears Rookie Minicamp?
Rookie Minicamp is here, and The Charter team is ready to hit Halas Hall. Ruthie Polinsky, Alex Shapiro, and Clay Harbor preview what to watch for as...
Coaching Points: What We Learned About Luther Burden III & Shemar Turner
With the Bears’ rookie minicamp around the corner, Ruthie Polinsky, Alex Shapiro, and Clay Harbor dive into exclusive interviews with the coaches who...
Bears Roster Battles Begin: Trapilo vs. Jones, Loveland’s Path, and RB Rumors
The NFL Draft may be over, but the real action is just getting started. With Ruthie out, Alex Shapiro and Clay Harbor take the reins to break down how...