Dan Bernstein Unfiltered

Dan Bernstein unpacks the latest twist in the Chicago Bears stadium saga after Mayor Brandon Johnson publicly outlined his vision for a new lakefront home downtown—Bernstein’s verdict: much ado about nothing. 0:00 Mayor Johnson 28:00 White Sox Fans 42:20 NBA Finals Game 1 51:30 Mummy Sourdough He also turns inward on his White Sox fandom, calling out the hollow satisfaction Sox fans are taking in...

Dan Bernstein breaks down the timeline surrounding the Bears’ stadium saga—focusing on the collapse of the Illinois PILOT megaproject deal and the team’s public statements along the way. He revisits a key question: have the Bears been misleading, intentionally or not? 0:00 Bears 27:00 Cubs 35:00 NBA 47:00 Topgolf - Naperville Time and again, the organization has insisted the decision is down to ju...

Dan Bernstein asks the question: How is Kevin Warren still employed by the Chicago Bears? With the damage done and the illusion fading fast, Dan breaks down why confidence in Warren is gone—and why the organization continues to stand by him. Where is George McCaskey? Where’s the accountability from the Bears' board? As the franchise stares down what could be the lowest point in its 106-year histor...

Dan Bernstein breaks down the collapse of the Chicago Bears' stadium efforts with Illinois lawmakers and doesn’t mince words—placing the bulk of the blame squarely on team president Kevin Warren. 0:00 Bears 20:50 Impact on White Sox 27:50 White Sox 39:00 NBA 50:00 Birds With the “megaprojects” bill failing to deliver, where do the Bears realistically go from here? Hammond, Indiana? Don’t count on...

It's Friday here on Dan Bernstein Unfiltered so we bring you Friday Feedback Friday and this week's top 10 list is the 10 Worst Coaches in Chicago Sports History. We end with our Friday picks on DBU Picks 0:00 Stan Van Gundy 4:15 FFF 36:35 Top 10 List 1:08:22 DBU Picks Dan Bernstein Unfiltered drops Monday-Friday 11am CT Make sure to subscribe to... ✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered ✅ Forward Progress...

Dan Bernstein breaks down the latest developments out of Springfield, where momentum is building toward a major MEGAPROJECTS deal that could clear the path for the Chicago Bears to build their new stadium in Arlington Heights. 0:00 Bears Stadium 11:40 Cubs and White Sox 23:00 NHL 31:15 SGA 40:00 Mitchell Robinson 53:20 Dogs and shotguns We also dive into the NHL playoffs (yes, we’re talking hockey...

Dan Bernstein cuts through the noise and breaks down what’s really happening behind the headlines surrounding the Chicago Bears’ new stadium project—and how Illinois politics are shaping it all. 0:00 Bears Stadium 16:00 Kyle Busch 44:15 White Sox 48:00 Mayor and Pope We also bring a follow-up to the tragic Kyle Busch story, plus the latest White Sox news and notes you need to know. To wrap things...

Dan Bernstein has a clear message for Craig Counsell and the Chicago Cubs: don’t panic. 0:00 Cubs 15:30 NBA 28:00 Kyle Busch 46:40 Local Hunger 57:40 DBU Picks Despite a brutal 9-game losing streak that’s knocked the Cubs out of first place, Bernstein urges patience and perspective as the season grinds on. Is this just a rough stretch, or something deeper? We shift to the NBA Playoffs, where the W...

Dan Bernstein wraps up the week with a strong edition of Friday Feedback Friday and a visit from an old friend, Shane Riordan. The fellas catch up and talk grilling for the holiday weekend. Plus, we have DBU Picks for Friday. Dan Bernstein Unfiltered drops Monday-Friday 11am CT Make sure to subscribe to... ✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered ✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈 ✅ Organization...

Dan Bernstein: "The Bears have found a way to make something more difficult than it needs to be." 0:00 Chicago Bears 20:25 MLB 26:45 NBA 48:52 PCA The vibes on the North Side are… not great. 😬 The Chicago Cubs are in a tailspin after a brutal 5-game losing skid, capped off by getting swept at home by the Milwaukee Brewers. What’s going wrong, and how concerned should fans be right now? Meanwhile,...

The Chicago Cubs are officially in a slump after getting swept by the Brewers and dropping out of first place in the NL Central. Another costly defensive mistake from Pete Crow-Armstrong in the outfield added to a frustrating series as the Cubs continue to struggle on both sides of the ball. In today’s episode, we break down what went wrong at Wrigley Field, the growing concerns with PCA mentally,...

Dan Bernstein raises the big question: does anyone actually feel better now that Pete Crow-Armstrong has been fined by MLB following his interaction with a White Sox fan? 0:00 PCA 18:20 NBA 26:30 Cybertruck 42:15 Mel Brooks 52:00 The Spam Dog Plus, Jason Kidd is out — so what does that mean for the Chicago Bulls’ coaching search? And to wrap things up, we hit a wild mix of stories: A bizarre Cyber...

Dan Bernstein delivers a simple, direct message to PCA. 0:00 PCA 17:30 NBA 49:10 PGA The Western Conference Finals matchup between OKC and San Antonio lived up to the hype, and Bernstein breaks down what stood out from the game. After watching, he shares his latest thoughts on the Chicago Bulls and what their future could look like—starting with this year’s NBA Draft. We wrap things up with a conv...

Dan Bernstein floated the idea that PCA might be the most polarizing athlete in Chicago since… 0:00 PCA 19:40 MLB Notes 33:15 NBA PCA doesn’t just play baseball—he performs. He leans into every moment, every reaction, every stare from the stands. And that moment at Guaranteed Rate—yeah, “The Rate”—is a perfect example. You’ve got a White Sox fan celebrating her engagement party, just trying to hav...

The Chicago Cubs dropped the weekend series to the White Sox and have now lost three consecutive series all thanks to the Cubs bullpen inability to keep the White Sox bats cold Sunday afternoon. Cubs lost 9-8 in extra innings after an Edgar Quero walk off 2-run homer. Michael Conforto gave the Cubs new life in the 9th inning with a 3-run homer to tie the game. They eventually took the lead in the...

Dan Bernstein gives some praise to the Chicago White Sox for capitalizing on a weak American League and playing legitimately solid baseball right now. The Sox sit just one game behind the first-place Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central and now get a big-city spotlight as they host the first-place Chicago Cubs for a weekend showdown. 0:00 White Sox 5:00 FFF 46:30 Top 10 List 1:05:00 DBU Picks Col...

The Chicago Cubs avoided a sweep in Atlanta with a gritty 2-0 shutout win over the Braves. Ben Brown delivered his best starts of the season, attacking the zone and keeping Atlanta’s powerful lineup off balance all night. The bullpen took over from there, combining to slam the door and preserve the Cubs’ shutout victory. In this episode, we break down Brown’s dominant outing, the key bullpen perfo...

Dan Bernstein makes the case that Dennis Allen is officially on the clock, with his job potentially hinging on how the defense performs in the 2026 season. 0:00 Chicago Bears - Dennis Allen 26:00 Josh Giddey / NBA Notes 33:50 PSA to MLB fans 38:50 Matthew Kiminski 48:45 Randy Moss fishing tournament 55:00 Top Gun Plus, Josh Giddey is sidelined for three months. The NBA playoffs are delivering must...

Dan Bernstein believes Bryson Graham is in a rare and valuable position right now as an unknown commodity on the NBA scene, and he needs to fully lean into it. 0:00 Chicago Bulls 17:15 Chicago Cubs 36:45 Dodgers According to Dan, that means being aggressive, open-minded, and proactive taking every call, exploring every opportunity, and evaluating every possible avenue to improve the Bulls. Nothing...

Dan Bernstein floated a compelling idea today: if the season ended right now, Craig Counsell would be the early frontrunner for Manager of the Year. And it’s hard to argue. 0:00 Craig Counsell 25:45 MLB manager ejections 42:20 A man, a rock and a seal The Cubs are sitting atop the NL Central with the second‑best record in all of baseball, despite being ravaged by pitching injuries. They’re doing i...

The Chicago Bulls finally caught a break, landing the 4th overall pick in the NBA Draft — and Dan Bernstein believes this could be a franchise‑changing moment for the Bulls and new power broker Bryson Graham. 0:00 Chicago Bulls 14:50 Wembanyama 20:50 Anthony Edwards 29:00 Knicks Fans 33:20 Mike Clevenger 48:50 Devil Wears Prada 2 59:45 DBU Picks With no front office fully in place and no head coac...

Dan Bernstein dives into the historic numbers behind the Chicago Cubs’ remarkable recent run, breaking down a dominant 20‑game stretch as they sit on the brink of their second 10‑game winning streak of the season—a feat that would mark just the 11th time since 1969 the Cubs have accomplished it. 0:00 Chicago Cubs 12:30 FFF 49:00 Top 10 List 1:07:00 DBU Picks It’s Friday, which means Friday Feedbac...

Behind a dominate performance from Shota Imanaga on the mound and Michael Conforto's perfect day at the plate, the Cubs completed the series sweep over the Reds and continue to steamroll through the 2026 season. The Cubs have now won nine straight games and 15 consecutive home games. From clutch hitting to timely offense, the North Siders delivered once again as Wrigley Field keeps rocking. In thi...

Dan Bernstein believes Bryson Graham and Michael Reinsdorf are setting the right tone for the Chicago Bulls’ future through honesty and transparency. They openly acknowledge how far the organization is from truly contending for a championship. The apology Michael Reinsdorf offered to fans felt genuine and sincere, and Bernstein views it as a necessary and meaningful step from the Bulls’ ownership....

Dan Bernstein believes the Chicago Cubs are legitimate World Series contenders this season — and that puts pressure on Jed Hoyer to be aggressive. 0:00 Chicago Cubs 24:00 Bryson Graham / Chicago Bulls 39:00 Bryson DeChambeau 50:00 College Football If the Cubs are truly all‑in, Hoyer must start upgrading the roster now and give Craig Counsell everything he needs to win it all in 2026. Plus, the Chi...