The Right Time with Bomani Jones

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1996 Hip Hop Series: Jason England on Biggie’s Blueprint: The Hidden Impact on Jay-Z & Nas | 02.24 Feb 24, 2026

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In the latest episode of The Right Time's 1996 Hip Hop Series, Bomani Jones and Jason England break down Notorious B.I.G.'s impact on the year 1996 despite not putting out an album. Later, they discuss Biggie's imprint on artists like Jay-Z, Nas, Redman and more.

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Adam Silver's NBA tanking problem. USA wins gold vs. Canada, Floyd Mayweather back? | 02.23 Feb 23, 2026

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Bomani Jones breaks down the NBA’s tanking problem and explains why the real issue might be that the regular season just doesn’t feel like it matters anymore. He also dives into USA Hockey’s gold medal moment, why America’s relationship with hockey is actually healthy, and what makes certain sports hit differently culturally. Plus, Floyd Mayweather’s return, Sam Altman’s wild AI comments abd TSA PreCheck chaos.

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Vinnie Goodwill on Kevin Durant-Rockets Concerns, Wemby-Thunder rivalry, Knicks NBA Finals or Bust? | 02.20 Feb 20, 2026

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Bomani Jones is joined by ESPN's Vinnie Goodwill to break down all the second-half storylines for the NBA. First, they discuss the ALL-Star game's issues, which are fixable and which are not. Later, they break down the Western Conference race, whether the Rockets have issues beyond the Kevin Durant Files, the emerging Spurs-Thunder rivalry, and whether Anthony Edwards or Nikola Jokic can drag their teams to the NBA Finals. Finally, they discuss the potential insanity of Jayson Tatum returning to the Boston Celtics less than one year after his Achilles injury and whether it's Finals or bust for the New York Knicks.

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Domonique Foxworth on MLBPA's SHOCKING Scandal, Jesse Jackson's death, The KD Files | 02.18 Feb 18, 2026

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Bomani Jones is joined by ESPN's Domonique Foxworth. They start the show by reacting to Tony Clark's resignation as MLBPA director after an alleged relationship with his sister-in-law. Later, they discuss Jesse Jackson's life after his death earlier this week and what people don't understand about the Civil Rights Icon. Finally, they react to Kevin Durant's reportedly vented frustrations with current & former teammates and coaches and what makes them so funny.

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DJ Wally Sparks on When Rap Had Regional Identity, The Rise of Southern Singles, Bone Thugs Underrated? | 02.17 Feb 17, 2026

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In this episode of The Right Time, Bomani Jones and DJ Wally Sparks break down why 1996 was one of the greatest singles years in hip-hop history. From UGK, Twista, and DJ Screw to Camp Lo, Bone Thugs, and Busta Rhymes, they explore how regional rap scenes, Rap City, and the role of DJs shaped an era before streaming changed everything. It’s a deep dive into the songs, the culture, and the moment when hip-hop still belonged to the cities that made it.

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Howard Bryant on Pro Football Hall of Fame Debates, Why voters get it WRONG | 02.13 Feb 13, 2026

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Bomani Jones is joined by Howard Bryant. They discuss the many issues with the Halls of Fame across all sports and what makes the Pro Football Hall of Fame so difficult to get into. They also discuss whether Klay Thompson should be in the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame and whether Eli Manning will ever make it despite winning 2 Super Bowl MVPs.

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Tom Haberstroh on Victor Wembanyama arrival, Hornets-Pistons Brawl, NBA's Tanking Disaster | 02.11 Feb 11, 2026

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Bomani Jones is joined by Yahoo Sports' Tom Haberstroh. First, they discuss Victor Wembanyama's insane game against the Los Angeles Lakers and why he is already an MVP-level player. Later, they discuss the brawl between the Pistons and the Hornets & why the NBA needs more players like Isaiah Stewart. Finally, they react to the league-wide tanking epidemic and postulate that the NBA needs to get rid of the draft once and for all.

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How Tupac's All Eyez on Me launched the greatest year in rap | 02.10 Feb 10, 2026

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Bomani Jones is joined by Jason England to kick off his series on 1996, one of the greatest years in the history of rap. On this episode, he discusses how 1996 was the year of Tupac. Together, they discuss Tupac's explosive musical output following his release from jail, his rivalry with Biggie Smalls, and the cultural significance of his work. They also reflect on Tupac's personal struggles, his charisma, and the lasting legacy he left on hip hop and beyond.

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Drake Maye disappoints in Super Bowl LX, Seahawks defense dominates, Bad Bunny's halftime show | 02.09 Feb 09, 2026

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Bomani Jones reacts to the Seattle Seahawks beating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. First, he discusses Drake Maye's tough performance and how Seattle's dominant defense means we got very few answers about Sam Darnold going forward. Later, he discusses Bad Bunny's halftime show, what made it such a great time & why the "backlash" to the performance was so contrived. Finally, he breaks down Giannis' disappointing decision, a bizarre performance enhancer, & learns about a white Labron.

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Diante Lee on Super Bowl Expectations, Will Darnold lead Seahawks over Patriots, Rooney rule dishonesty | 02.06 Feb 06, 2026

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Bomani Jones is joined by The Ringer's Diante Lee. First, they discuss the upcoming matchup between the Seahawks and the Patriots and why Diante believes Seattle has a significant edge in this game. Later, they discuss Sam Darnold's incredible career turnaround and wonder why people aren't honest about his early struggles. Later, they discuss the pressure the Philadelphia Eagles face this offseason and what people continue to get wrong about the Rooney Rule

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