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TNL HR 1 - Emmett and Jerod talk comments made by Watson and Monken in Berea today. Plus, they talk to Tony Grossi.

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Jurko Dissects Bears Defense + Ben Johnson vs Brian Flores

Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN Chicago's John "Jurko" Jurkovic

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Former NFL defensive tackle Jurko puts on his film-analysis hat after the Chicago Bears' wild 59-37 win over the Carolina Panthers. Pat The Designer and Jurko dissect what went wrong with the Bears defense, particularly in the trenches, and what needs to change before Chicago faces tougher competition.

Jurko also questions the Bears' recent track record of identifying and developing defensive linemen under GM Ryan Poles. If the defensive front remains a weakness, how can Dennis Allen manufacture enough pressure and improvement for this defense to succeed?

On offense, Jurko explains how Ben Johnson's scheme helped cover up the Bears' concerns at left tackle in Week 1 and why good play-calling can minimize a roster weakness.

Finally, it's time to look ahead to a fascinating chess match: Ben Johnson vs. Brian Flores. Jurko previews how Johnson's explosive Bears offense could attack Flores and the Minnesota Vikings defense in Week 2.

👇 Episode Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Jurko dissects the Bears defense vs. Panthers

00:10:00 – Ryan Poles' D-line problem: How can the Bears defense overcome it?

00:16:30 – How Ben Johnson's scheme covered up the Bears' LT weakness

00:20:00 – Ben Johnson vs. Brian Flores: Week 2 schematic showdown

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Wisconsin's Midday News has your Three Big Things.

Guests include "Betting on Beloit" Host Konya Hendricks Schuh, TMJ4 News Meteorologist Lauren Larsen, and Dr. Ben Weston from the Medical College of Wisconsin.

The latest Weekly Wellness Check with Dr. Ben Weston from the Medical College of Wisconsin includes the increase in yellowjackets and how they differ from bees, a new study showing that alcohol-related deaths have doubled, and more information about suicide prevention.

Alex Strouf, Josh DiMaggio and Will Sommers unpack another brutal Packers collapse after Green Bay surrendered 29 unanswered points to Minnesota, with the offensive line taking much of the heat. They debate Matt LaFleur’s fourth-down decision, Jordan Love’s performance under relentless pressure and whether Sunday’s matchup with the Jets already feels like a must-win. The conversation turns happier as Strouf makes the case that the Brewers’ improved offense, pitching and MLB-best record give Milwaukee a legitimate World Series opportunity, while Josh and Will remain skeptical. The guys also discuss Milwaukee’s postseason pitching and bullpen before wrapping up with One Word Wednesday, including Drew Brees considering an NFL comeback and Netflix revisiting the Stanford Prison Experiment.

“Betting on Beloit” Host Konya Hendricks Schuh talks about the show returning for a second season. How does she hope the show will continue to change people’s perspectives on Beloit? Has this happened since season one? What can viewers expect from season two?

1. For the first time in three years, the Fed approves an interest rate hike.

2. The Protect College Sports Act has cleared a major hurdle in the senate and now goes to the house for a final vote.

3. One massive step towards the ultimate goal, that's the message from the Milwaukee Brewers today, after they clinched the division for the fourth straight year.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines.

Guests include ESPN Wisconsin Host Jason Wilde and MeidasTouch Chief Washington Correspondent Scott MacFarlane.

We wrap up with how investigators in Los Angeles say they have arrested someone who may have caused the dual emergencies that led to the deaths of four people.

MeidasTouch Chief Washington Correspondent Scott MacFarlane talks about how Republican Thomas Massie is introducing a resolution to have Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth impeached. Why is a Republican introducing this and forcing the Republican House to vote on it? Does Massie represent the views of a larger cross-section of Republicans, or is he a lone wolf in this pursuit? FBI Director Kash Patel testified yesterday before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Was the nearly 5-hour hearing spearheaded by Democrats or was their republican opposition to Patel's handling of the FBI? Does the timing of the above have a potential impact on midterm elections? You won't be seeing Tom Tiffany in Washington, D.C. this week, what has reaction been like?

Hammer and Emmett discuss the Guards-White Sox series and play "Good Idea/Bad Idea." Plus, Aaron "Drops the Hammer."