The Charter: A Chicago Bears Podcast
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SubscribersRuthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor hand out their pre-training camp superlatives on this episode of The Charter. They discuss which Bears players are primed for a breakout season, who could take a step b...
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- 3 weeks ago
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Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor dive into everything they saw from Bears minicamp, including looking at the health of Kyler Gordon and Jaylon Johnson and Braxton Jones’ outlook after an injury-plagued...
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- 1 month ago
26:58
Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor react to the news that Caleb Williams will be featured on the cover of Madden NFL 27 before diving into their biggest takeaways from Bears OTAs. The hosts discuss Caleb...
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- 1 month ago
20:55
Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor circle back to the Chicago Bears’ 2026 schedule with a fresh perspective, taking a closer look at the matchups that could define the season and revisiting their initial...
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- 1 month ago
47:42
Clay and Ruthie kick things off with a lighter moment as they share what it’s been like being in the middle of a fast, before turning their attention to the Chicago Bears’ early offseason rhythm. With...
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- 2 months ago
46:31
Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor break down the Bears’ full 2026 NFL Draft class, diving into whether this group meaningfully upgrades the roster heading into the season. The conversation starts in the...
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- 2 months ago
46:14
Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor take a deep dive into the latest Chicago Bears draft buzz, starting with a notable Halas Hall visit that could hint at defensive priorities. From there, they break down...
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- 2 months ago
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Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor dive into the latest from the Chicago Bears, starting with Ben Johnson’s Monday morning remarks at the owners meetings in Arizona. Johnson reflects on a fresh start in ...
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- 3 months ago
46:55
Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor kick off the episode reacting to the NFL’s announcement that the 2026 season will start midweek, with the Seahawks hosting an opponent on Wednesday and the Rams facing ...
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- 3 months ago
25:53
Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor open the episode with some fun, as Ruthie pitches her idea for a new Charter Podcast theme song before the conversation quickly shifts to real Bears news. They break do...
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- 3 months ago
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Clay Harbor is joined by CHSN host Gabe Ramirez to kick things off with a look ahead to Super Bowl LX, as the pair also make their game picks. From there, the conversation shifts to the NFL coaching c...
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- 5 months ago
43:30
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 winter weather could shape the game plan and impact ...
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- 5 months ago
30:51
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 rivalry has intensified heading into the postseaso...
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- 6 months ago
37:51
Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor break down the Bears’ overtime thriller against the Packers, highlighting a wild comeback that reshapes the NFC playoff picture. They dive into the biggest takeaways fr...
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- 6 months ago
43:28
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 coming into sharper focus. They discuss the key t...
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- 6 months ago
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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 true identity. They examine what the second-half domi...
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- 7 months ago
47:48
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 Ben Johnson’s offense has built confidence in the ...
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- 8 months ago
30:39
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 addition could inject attitude into the locker roo...
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- 8 months ago
28:44
Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor break down the stakes for Chicago heading into Week 8 against the Ravens. They discuss the defense’s breakout performance this season and what Caleb Williams needs to c...
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- 8 months ago
31:57
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 Swift can drive the run game, and what Jake Moody’...
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- 8 months ago
33:36
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 offense is finding its rhythm, and why this matchup...
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- 9 months ago
46:55
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 before diving into the Bears-Vikings matchup: how C...
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- 10 months ago
26:59
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 starters, the wake-up call for the defense, and w...
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- 10 months ago
48:05
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’ sharp opening drive to Tyson Bagent’s extended r...
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- 10 months ago
46:42
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 Harbor. The Charter crew debates Caleb Williams s...
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- 11 months ago
50:03
Ruthie Polinsky, Alex Shapiro, and Clay Harbor dive deep into the latest from Bears training camp and Family Fest, breaking down the offensive growing pains, the rise of rookies, and the heated left t...
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- 11 months ago
48:38
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—from the offensive line standing tall in one-on-ones...
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- 11 months ago
51:28
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 Burden’s fully guaranteed deal, and what to watch as ...
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- 11 months ago
46:58
With training camp around the corner, Ruthie Polinsky and Clay Harbor tackle the 2025 Chicago Bears fan survey, talk about their confidence in Caleb Williams, confidence in Ben Johnson, and which offs...
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- 1 year ago
38:27
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 the rankings mean, how the new coaching staff fac...
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- 1 year ago
47:19
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 storylines. They kick things off by reacting to a vira...
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- 1 year ago
46:48
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 that emerged after Bears minicamp. Should the team ...
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- 1 year ago
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Ruthie Polinsky, Clay Harbor, and Alex Shapiro break down everything they saw during Bears OTAs and mandatory minicamp. From Ben Johnson's demanding tone and creative vision to Caleb Williams’ learnin...
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- 1 year ago
30:54
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 Caleb Williams and the Bears’ offense. The crew also...
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- 1 year ago
53:32
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 down how the team progressed over the week, what stoo...
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- 1 year ago
18:10
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 Tribune Bears beat reporter Sean Hammond to discuss...
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- 1 year ago
09:56
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 break down the Chicago Fire’s newly announced sta...
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- 1 year ago
42:11
Caleb Williams speaks—and silences the noise. On this episode of The Charter, Ruthie Polinsky, Clay Harbor, and Alex Shapiro break down the Bears rookie QB’s headline-grabbing press conference and how...
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- 1 year ago
41:37
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 game of “On a Scale of 1 to 100” covering everythin...
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- 1 year ago
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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 position battles, and dive into what they want to hear fr...
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- 1 year ago
45:04
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 team social media rollout videos, including the Rav...
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- 1 year ago
36:05
What did we learn from Bears rookie minicamp? Ruthie Polinsky, Alex Shapiro, and Clay Harbor recap the biggest takeaways from the weekend, including standout showings from second-round picks Ozzy Trap...
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- 1 year ago
47:57
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 Bears rookies take the field for the first time. C...
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- 1 year ago
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With the Bears’ rookie minicamp around the corner, Ruthie Polinsky, Alex Shapiro, and Clay Harbor dive into exclusive interviews with the coaches who know the Bears’ top draft picks best. Clay sits do...
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- 1 year ago
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Ruthie Polinsky, Clay Harbor, and Alex Shapiro bring you this episode of The Charter podcast. We explain the NFL Top 30 visits and Clay's first hand experience with some pre-draft visits of his own. A...
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- 1 year ago
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On the latest episode of The Charter Ruthie Polinsky, Alex Shapiro, and Clay Harbor give their thoughts on the extension of Kyler Gordon. The Bears made Gordon the highest paid slot corner in the NFL....
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- 1 year ago
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Ruthie Polinsky, Alex Shapiro, and Clay Harbor tackle this episode of The Carter podcast! They react to the quotes from Halas Hall coming from players like Jaylon Johnson, Tremaine Edmunds, and Caleb ...
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- 1 year ago
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Ruthie Polinsky, Alex Shapiro, and Clay Harbor are back on the latest episode of The Charter podcast. As the Bears are entering the first phase of the NFL offseason program, Clay walks us through the ...
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- 1 year ago
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Ruthie Polinsky, Alex Shapiro, and Clay Harbor are back together on the latest episode of The Charter podcast. They react to the latest from the NFL annual league meetings including the vote to ban th...
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- 1 year ago
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Ruthie Polinsky is back and she joins Alex Shapiro on the latest episode of The Charter podcast. They bring you the latest from the NFL Annual League Meetings in Palm Beach, Florida. The annual coache...
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- 1 year ago
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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 Thursday throughout the season.
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