What’s Next for Mike Mulligan After Departing Chicago’s 104.3 The Score
"When a broadcaster can create the kind of reaction that Mulligan’s departure generated, and when a brand can withstand decades of change and still command that kind of attention, there is still plenty of life left in both." The post What’s Next for Mike Mulligan After Departing Chicago’s 104.3 The Score appeared first on Barrett Media.
Mike Mulligan, a 23-year veteran at 104.3 The Score in Chicago, has departed the station amid another lineup change. This marks the third major change in just two years, following Danny Parkins' move to FOX Sports and Dan Bernstein's departure in 2025. However, the news of Mulligan's and midday host Marshall Harris' exits felt different.
Mulligan, who had been the morning voice since 2008, had built a legacy of success and connection with the audience. He is a Chicago sports media icon and a sports journalist whose versatility had a significant impact, from The Sports Writers on TV to the Sun-Times. Mulligan's departure is a loss for The Score, but the station has a history of rebounding from change.
Mitch Rosen, the station's leader, has overseen numerous changes and has remained steadfast. Mulligan, too, can rebound from this, given his nature and the audience currency he owns. He may explore options such as starting a Substack or exploring opportunities with digital platforms. The departure of Mulligan is significant, but it is just one part of The Score's evolving story.
The station's identity has always been built over decades by many people who understood Chicago sports, the audience, and how to evolve with industry demands. The departure of a morning voice who spent 18 years defining the station's sound is significant, but The Score's equity and institutional knowledge give it options to reinvent itself.
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