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This week on The Offseason Cassie Carlson is joined by The Athletic's Dan Wiederer and The Score's David Haugh to break down the Bears moves in free agency. Ryan Poles said he wanted to get faster, more explosive, bring in players who are passionate about football and are good leaders. How does the roster look after losses like Kevin Byard and Tremaine Edmunds? And should the Bears be making calls about Maxx Crosby?

On a Thursday edition of CST, Tina Nguyen and Cassie Carlson recap the introductions of the newest Bears today. What were the main takeaways from what Ryan Poles and the players had to say at Halas Hall? Plus, CBS Sports college basketball writer Isaac Trotter tells Tina why he will not pick the Illini to make the Final 4 and reaction to Matthew Boyd being named the Cubs' opening day starter.

The armed man accused of ramming a car into a Michigan synagogue is dead.  Officials say he was fatally shot by security as he drove through the Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township right outside of Detroit. Israeli Consul General to the Midwest join the show.

We've talked to the University of Chicago's Robert Pape on this show many times - he leads the school's project on security and threats - a well regarded international think tank - and he's been writing about the Iran War on Substack - claiming it falls into his theory of the "Escalation Trap," where immediate bombing leads to escalation leads to an all out quagmire - and that's where he believes this is headed, especially as Iran controls the all important oil pathway - the strait of Hormuz

The armed man accused of ramming a car into a Michigan synagogue is dead.  Officials say he was fatally shot by security as he drove through the Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township right outside of Detroit.  Israeli Consul General to the Midwest join the show.

Cassie goes 1-on-1 with new Bears WR Kalif Raymond at Halas Hall. Raymond talks about what it'll be like to reunited with Ben Johnson and what he'll bring to a talented, young WR room.

Cassie goes 1-on-1 with new Bears safety Coby Bryant at Halas Hall. Bryant talks about his elite competitiveness and the leadership he wants to bring to the Bears. 

Tina is joined by The Athletic's Ted Nguyen on the CST to recap the fallout of the Ravens, Maxx Crosby trade situation, and Ted gives his thoughts on the Bears' offseason moves so far, including why he believes Coby Bryant and Devin Bush are great fits for the defense.

Tina Nguyen and Cassie Carlson are joined by 104.3 The Score's Matt Spiegel in studio on CST! The panel reacts to the Maxx Crosby trade fiasco and whether the Bears could once again be legit players for the All-Pro pass rusher. Also, who are their favorite Bears free agency moves thus far, and how much will the defense miss Kevin Byard? Finally, they discuss Team USA being on the brink in the WBC.

How much are taxpayers paying for Chicago's annual wealth summit? Here's a closer look at the numbers.

FS1's Danny Parkins joined Cassie Carlson on CST to recap Day 1 of NFL Free Agency. A relatively quiet day for the Bears, reportedly signing DB Coby Bryant and LB Devin Bush. Bears also reportedly re-signed LB D'Marco Jackson, LT Braxton Jones and QB Case Keenum. Danny explains why the Bears are still primed to make a big move this offseason and where thinks Trey Hendrickson will end up.

Paris talks to experts about the lastest developments on the war in Iran and the big money being spent by special interest groups in Ilinois primary races.