The Right Time with Bomani Jones

Bomani Jones is joined by NFL analyst Diante Lee to break down Shedeur Sanders' latest opportunity with the Cleveland Browns, Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears' rise, the Baltimore Ravens' quarterback crisis, and whether the Los Angeles Chargers are failing Justin Herbert.

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With Cleveland facing another quarterback decision, Bomani and Diante discuss whether Shedeur Sanders can take advantage of his opportunity—and how a quarterback controversy could become a distraction regardless of how he...

The 2026 midterm elections delivered a stunning Democratic wave, and Bomani Jones has a theory about what happened: Americans are tired of everything being so expensive.

On this episode of The Right Time with Bomani Jones, Bomani breaks down the surprising results of the 2026 midterms, including Democratic victories in Texas, James Talarico's Senate win, Gina Hinojosa's historic gubernatorial victory, and Susan Collins' defeat in Maine.

But the bigger story isn't simply which party won. It's why the Republican Party's usual political playbook failed to connect with voters increasingly frustrated by the cost of living.

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Ten years after the Chicago Cubs ended their historic 108-year World Series drought, Roy Wood Jr. joins Bomani Jones on The Right Time for a special Time Machine Tuesday looking back at the unforgettable 2016 championship.

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Roy Wood Jr., a lifelong Cubs fan who attended Game 7 of the 2016 World Series in Cleveland, shares his firsthand experience watching Chicago finally win it all. From the emotional roller coaster of the Cubs' comeback against Cleveland to...

Bomani Jones reacts to another insane week of NFL action.

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Bomani breaks down Dallas' loss to the Arizona Cardinals, the Cowboys' defensive struggles, and why they should be doing more in the NFC East. He also dives into Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, Andy Reid's willingness to give players second chances.

Later, he talks about why Lamar Jackson's future...

Bomani Jones and Dominique Foxworth are back for Foxworth Friday on The Right Time, breaking down Lamar Jackson's unusual power with the Baltimore Ravens, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs' offensive problems, Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears, Deshaun Watson's comeback, and Ernie Johnson's retirement from Inside the NBA.

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First, Bomani and Dominique discuss the WNBA Finals scheduling controversy and the outrage surrounding a daytime championship game. They...

Bomani Jones is joined by Pat Forde of Sports Illustrated.

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First, they discuss Dan Lanning's struggles with Oregon this season, and how much time he will get to turn things around in Eugene. They also get to LIncoln Riley's job status at USC and whether or not they will move on from him if the rest of the year goes poorly.

After the break, they get into...

Twenty-five years after Barry Bonds hit a record-breaking 73 home runs in 2001, Bomani Jones and Jason Goff revisit one of the most extraordinary seasons in MLB history on Time Machine Tuesday.

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Bomani and Jason break down Bonds' remarkable statistics, his dominance with the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants, and the incredible four-year stretch from 2001 to 2004 that produced numbers baseball may never see again. They explain why Bonds was already...

Bomani Jones breaks down another wild NFL weekend, including Dan Campbell's controversial fourth-down decision in the Detroit Lions' win over the Green Bay Packers. While encouraged by the team's progress but isn't buying every explanation for Dan Campbell's aggressive fourth-down decision. He also discusses the Seattle Seahawks beating the Kansas City Chiefs, JJ McCarthy's shocking performance, and the surprising 5-2 Cleveland Browns.

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Later, Bomani examines some surprising early-season developments i...

What’s wrong with Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks? Mina Kimes joins Bomani Jones on The Right Time, to break down Seattle’s offensive struggles—and why Bomani still isn’t backing down from his skepticism about Darnold.

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Bomani and Mina discuss whether Darnold is holding the Seahawks back, why Seattle’s offense has become too dependent on Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and how much the team misses Kenneth Walker III. Would...

Bomani Jones is joined by Domonique Foxworth for another version of Foxworth Friday...somewhere..

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They kick off the Show by talking about the Philadelphia 76ers beating the New York Knicks on NBA opening night & LeBron's "homecoming"

Later, they break down Jalen Hurts being out for the year and what went wrong with the Eagles mishandling his injury and what it means for the future of the organization.<...

Bomani Jones opens The Right Time by breaking down Jay-Z's carefully constructed legacy, his place among hip-hop's greatest rappers, and whether his catalog will connect with the average Super Bowl viewer.

Then ESPN's Vinnie Goodwill joins Bomani in studio to preview the NBA season, beginning with the defending champion New York Knicks. Can Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks repeat, or will James Dolan's financial decisions create problems before the season even gets going?

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On this episode of The Right Time with Bomani Jones, Bomani opens with the serious news about Jalen Hurts' blood clots and the uncertainty surrounding his football future. With the Eagles facing major questions at quarterback, could Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys actually win the NFC East despite their own struggles? Bomani breaks down Dallas' disappointing offense against Jordan Love and the Packers, the Eagles' options with Tanner McKee, and why the NFC East might be the worst division in football.

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Bomani Jones breaks down Texas’ loss to Florida, Alabama’s defeat against Tennessee, Georgia’s surprising stumble, and a chaotic college football Saturday

Bomani starts with the Texas Longhorns and the growing criticism of Arch Manning. How much responsibility belongs to Arch, and how much belongs to the coach who recruited him and was supposed to develop him? Bomani questions the expectations surrounding Manning, explains why Sarkisian deserves more scrutiny and weighs whether benching Arch would actually solve anything.

Then, they discuss Ohio State’s close win over Indiana, Curt Cignetti’s coaching and what Ryan Day’s...

After quickly reacting to the news of Jalen Hurts being out of this Sunday's game, Bomani Jones is joined by Domonique Foxworth for another edition of Foxworth Friday.... Somewhere! The guys break down the shocking details revealed in leaked documents from Brian Flores' lawsuit against the NFL, including a controversial scouting report that raises serious questions about race and the league's hiring practices.

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Bomani Jones is joined by FOX Sports' RJ Young for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of college football. They break down the hype surrounding Arch Manning, whether Steve Sarkisian can get Texas playing up to its potential, and why Oklahoma might be regretting life in the SEC.

Then, they discuss Florida State's fall from college football powerhouse, whether Mario Cristobal has finally figured things out at Miami, and the impossible expectations facing Ryan Day at Ohio State. Plus, a look at Ohio State vs. Indiana, Notre Dame's trip to BYU, and the intriguing quarterback matchup between...

On this edition of Time Machine Tuesday, Bomani Jones is joined by Spencer Hall to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Stevie Wonder's legendary 1976 album, Songs in the Key of Life.

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Bo and Spencer take a deep dive into one of the greatest albums ever recorded, exploring Stevie Wonder's remarkable creative run in the 1970s, his groundbreaking use of synthesizers, and the chaotic recording process that helped produce a...

Bomani Jones reacts to a chaotic NFL Week 5, including the San Francisco 49ers' wild victory over the Seattle Seahawks, the Philadelphia Eagles' heartbreaking loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Washington Commanders' unbelievable late-game clock management, and another classic Atlanta Falcons collapse against the Baltimore Ravens.

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Bomani also discusses Brock Purdy, Sam Darnold, Jalen Hurts, Jameis Winston, Jayden Daniels, and the mounting pressure on the winless Los Angeles Chargers.

Bomani Jones breaks down Arch Manning’s costly mistakes in Texas’ loss to Oklahoma and why Red River rivalry heartbreak hits differently. Plus, is Georgia the best team in college football after beating Alabama? Bomani also discusses Kirby Smart’s loaded roster and Mike Elko’s feud with Texas A&M fans on TexAgs.

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Bomani Jones is joined by Charles McDonald of The Athletic to break down the Eagles' growing dysfunction, the concerns surrounding Jalen Hurts, and whether Nick Sirianni can turn things around after Lane Johnson's surprising retirement.

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Bomani and Charles discuss whether Hurts is capable of elevating an offense that continues to struggle, what Philadelphia's problems mean for its Super Bowl hopes, and why the Eagles might be more entertaining off...

Bomani Jones and Joel Anderson dive deep into the college football landscape, starting with Alabama and Georgia and what their matchup could tell us about two of the SEC’s biggest contenders. They discuss Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell’s talent, Georgia’s roster-building philosophy and why it can still be difficult to know exactly how good the Bulldogs are until they’re truly tested.

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Then, Bomani and Joel turn to the R...

Bomani Jones is joined by Howard Bryant to break down the 1996 world series between the Atlanta Braves and the New York Yankees, 30 years later.

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The Atlanta Braves had a 2–0 lead in the 1996 World Series. Then the New York Yankees flipped the series—and baseball history. Bomani Jones and Howard Bryant revisit the Braves’ heartbreak and the championship that launched a Yankees dynasty on this edition of Time Machine Tuesday.

Bomani Jones breaks down a wild NFL Sunday, starting with Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles after another frustrating offensive performance. Bo explains why Hurts can execute when everything around him is working, but questions whether he can elevate the Eagles when injuries and mistakes force the quarterback to overcome adversity.

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Then, Bomani turns to Josh Allen after the Buffalo Bills’ loss to the New England Patriots. Meanwhile, Drake Ma...

Bomani Jones & Domonique Foxworth break down a loaded NFL Week 4 coming up this weekend.

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They start with the suddenly meaningful Chiefs-Raiders matchup and whether Las Vegas has become a legitimate threat in the AFC. He also gets into Brock Purdy’s evolution, why young quarterbacks benefit from strong organizational support, and what separates sustainable offense from early-season hype.

Later, Bomani and the crew discuss Mike Tomlin, the St...

Bomani Jones discusses his viral take that Babyface is overrrated, why he doesn't compare to song writers like Stevie Wonder and Prince, and why this opinion gets people so charged up.

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Later, he is joined by Diante Lee to break down the biggest NFL storylines, including Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles’ offensive struggles, Drake Maye’s turnover issues with the New England Patriots, and the Green Bay Packers’ proble...

On this episode of The Right Time, Bomani Jones reacts to the Protect College Sports Act passing in the Senate and goes off on the bill's blatant hypocrisies. 

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 Later, he is joined by cultural critic Jason England to discuss the 20-year anniversary of season 4 of The Wire. They revisit what made it one of the greatest seasons of television ever. They break down the unforgettable stories of Michael, Namond, Du...

Bomani Jones reacts to the New York Giants trading for J.J. McCarthy and asks what the move says about both the Giants and McCarthy's future in the NFL.

Bomani and Ryan break down why Minnesota was willing to move on from McCarthy so quickly, what the Giants are getting for a fifth-round pick, and whether a fresh start in New York can revive the former first-round quarterback's career. They also look back at other highly drafted quarterbacks whose teams gave up on them early, then the conversation turns to Michigan's 2023 national championship team, the lack of...

After a jam-packed week 3 of NFL action, Bomani Jones breaks down the Denver Broncos' stunning win over the Los Angeles Rams.  He discusses the limitations of Bo Nix, the challenges Sean Payton has moving foward, and whats next for Matthew Stafford and the Rams this year.

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Then Bomani discusses the Baltimore Ravens’ last-second win over the Dallas Cowboys, why Dallas’ defense could make every game a shootout, and a rough...

Bomani Jones is joined by Domonique Foxworth for a wide-ranging Foxworth Thursday covering the biggest stories around the NFL and a heated debate over Nikole Hannah-Jones’ recent essay about school choice.

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Bomani and Domonique start with the New York Giants’ quarterback situation and the difficult question facing the franchise: if they need another QB, who can they realistically get?

They also discuss Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bill...

Bomani Jones is joined by Danny Parkins of First Things First.

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First, they discuss Caleb Williams’s injury and what it could mean for him and the rest of the Chicago Bears season.

Then Bomani makes a bold prediction about Drake Maye’s future with the Patriots. Could another difficult season change the conversation around his next contract? 

Plus, Danny faces Bomani’s questions about Justin H...

Thirty years after OutKast released ATLiens, Bomani Jones welcomes DJ Wally Sparks to revisit the groundbreaking album that changed the group—and Southern hip-hop—forever.

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Bomani and Wally reflect on hearing ATLiens for the first time, the massive impact of “Elevators (Me & You),” and OutKast’s dramatic evolution from Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik. They explain how the album introduced a darker, more introspective sound while establishing André 3000 as one of rap’s most innovati...

Bomani Jones breaks down a wild week 2 of NFL action. 

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First, he discusses the Kansas City Chiefs & Patrick Mahomes beating the Indianapolis Colts and whether the Chiefs are all the way back.  Later, he breaks down how the Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Chargers and the Cleveland Browns can all argue they had the worst week of any team in the NFL.  Finally,  he reacts to Colorado being blown out by Northwestern and why i...

Bomani Jones reacts to Ole Miss defeating LSU 32-24 in Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford.

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He breaks down Trinidad Chambliss's arrival on the national scene and discusses where Lane Kiffin deserves credit and where he does not. Later, he breaks down NC State's inexplicable loss to Vanderbilt and Texas A&M losing to Kentucky at home in front of a special guest.

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Bomani Jones & Domonique Foxworth preview a jam-packed week of NFL action.

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First, they discuss Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills taking on the Detroit Lions and discuss whether they have found the best way for Josh to win.  Later, they go through the Week 2 slate and discuss which team has their season on the line in Week 2.  They also get into Deshaun Watson's delusional comments and the recent controversy in...

Bomani Jones is joined by Stephen Godfrey to examine the “Protect College Sports Act,” ESPN’s support for the legislation and the growing effort to regain control over college athletes. 

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Today, Bomani and Godfrey explain why a proposed $20 million compensation cap could benefit athletic departments while limiting what athletes can earn. They also examine Nick Saban’s advocacy for greater control, Ted Cruz’s appearance...

On this episode of Time Machine Tuesday,  Bomani Jones is joined by Joel Anderson, a historian of the Tupac-Biggie Beef and a world-class hater. 

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They break down the conviction of Keefe D in the murder of Tupac Shakur and why the verdict still can not bring closure to Tupac's family or fans.

Joel shares stories from his reporting trip through Compton before he and Bomani revisit the...

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First, Bomani breaks down the Giants' shocking win over the Dallas Cowboys, the Bills' win over the Texans, and the Chicago Bears' offensive explosion vs. the Carolina Panthers. Later, he discusses Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers losing to the Arizona Cardinals and Deshaun Watson looking terrible against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Finally, he reacts to the news of the Myles Garrett...

Bomani Jones reacts to Arch Manning & Texas' stunning comeback win over Ohio State.  Bomani says he still has major concerns about Steve Sarkisian after the win and wonders if Ryan Day will ever be happy at Ohio State.  Later, he rips ESPN & College Gameday for having Ted Cruz for allowing Ted Cruz to "shill" for the Profect College Sports Act & why he finds the narrative around the proposed bill so offensive.

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Bomani Jones is joined by Howard Bryant to discuss 9/11’s impact on the sports world nearly 25 years after one of the most impactful days in American history.  First,  they discuss the aftermath of 9/11 in baseball and the real reason they still play “God Bless America” in stadiums.  Later, they discuss how the NFL figured out how to market patriotism to its fans & how that directly led to the blackballing of Colin Kaepernick.  Finally, they discuss the uniting moment after George W. Bush’s first pitch at Yankee Stadium and how modern sports doesn’t make us feel the same way.

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Bomani Jones  is joined by ESPN’s Domonique Foxworth. First, they discuss Drake Maye’s terrible performance in the Patriots’ loss vs. the Seattle Seahawks and whether or not Drake Maye is already on the clock.

Next, they break down how the Super Bowl champions might be able to recover from Sam Darnold’s devastating injury. And finally, they break down a ton of Week 1 NFL matchups, including the Texans ta...

Bomani Jones is joined by Spencer Hall of the Shutdown Fullcast and Channel 6 newsletter.  First,  they discuss the reports that the SEC might kick out LSU and the real reason everyone hates Lane Kiffin.  Later, they break down the impending matchup between Ohio State and Texas and what's on the line for Arch Manning & Steve Sarkisian.  Finally, they remember the incredible life of Dolly Parton and what made her such a beloved figure.

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