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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Bears’ Playoff Run Comes to an End
Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor have you covered on the roller-coaster finish between the Bears and Rams, starting with Caleb Williams delivering a cl...
Bears' Keys to Victory in Divisional Round vs. Rams
Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor get you ready for the Divisional Round as the Bears prepare to host the Rams, starting with a look at how Chicago’s wi...
Bears Stun Packers in Wild Card Thriller
Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor react to a statement-making Wild Card win as the Bears take down the Packers, adding another dramatic chapter to the r...
Bears' Keys to Victory in Wild Card Round vs. Packers
Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor set the stage for a high-stakes Wild Card showdown as the Bears get ready to face the Packers, breaking down how this...
Bears Drop Finale, Turn Focus to Packers in Wild Card Round
Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor recap the Bears’ regular-season finale loss to the Lions, unpacking the biggest moments and evaluating how the perform...
Bears Fall to 49ers in Thriller, Playoff Picture Shifts
Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor break down the Bears’ back-and-forth loss to the 49ers, starting with a pick-six that set the tone and a scoring frenz...
Bears Beat Packers, Clinch Playoff Berth
Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor break down the Bears’ overtime thriller against the Packers, highlighting a wild comeback that reshapes the NFC playof...
Bears are in the driver's seat
Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor break down the Bears’ win over the Browns, focusing on what it means to take care of business with the playoff picture...
Lots to like in Bears Loss | The Charter
Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor dive into the Bears’ 28-21 loss to the Packers. They break down how a resilient second-half surge shows the team’s tru...
Bears-Eagles Black Friday Preview
Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor break down the Bears–Eagles Black Friday clash. They examine how a healthier defense could change C.J. Gardner-Johnson...
Can the Bears Keep Momentum Rolling vs. the Steelers?
Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor preview Bears–Steelers in Week 12 as Chicago looks to improve to 8–3 on the season. They talk through the latest on Aa...
Bears Look to Avenge Their Week 1 Meltdown Against the Vikings
Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor are back on The Charter and they look back at what’s changed for the Bears since Week 1. They break down a more consis...
How the Bears MUST Control the Giants on Sunday
Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor get you ready for Sunday’s matchup. The crew breaks down why this game is crucial for the Bears’ playoff chances, how...
Is It a MUST-WIN Game Against the Bengals?
The Bears sign C.J. Gardner-Johnson. Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor break down what his arrival means for a banged up defense. We dive into why this...
With or Without Lamar: What a Bears Victory Would Really Mean
Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor break down the stakes for Chicago heading into Week 8 against the Ravens. They discuss the defense’s breakout performa...
Bears–Saints Preview: Weather impact, Swift Running Well, & Rattler's Revenge
Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor set the stage as the Saints are set to visit the Bears. They break down why weather tilts toward Chicago, how D'Andre...
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,...