The Right Time with Bomani Jones

Why the Protect College Sports Act WON'T WORK + Jason England on The Wire, Season 4, 20 Years Later | 09.29

The Right Time with Bomani Jones

Show Notes

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. Download the PrizePicks app today and use code BOMANI to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/BOMANI 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, Dukie, and Randy, the brilliance of characters like Bodie, Omar, Chris, and Snoop, and how The Wire captured the systems, choices, and circumstances that shape people’s lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Oct 19, 2026

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. Download the PrizePicks app today and use code BOMANI to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/BOMANI Elsewhere in the NFL, Bomani takes aim at the growing Matthew Stafford Hall of Fame narrative as Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams fall to 2-4 following a loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Can Stafford really elevate a struggling roster? Plus, the surprising Cleveland Browns lead the AFC North, Josh Allen delivers another highlight-reel performance against the Raiders, and Jim Harbaugh and Justin Herbert's Los Angeles Chargers remain winless. Later, Bomani reacts to the proposed expansion of the College Football Playoff from 12 to 24 teams, questioning who actually benefits, whether the additional games will be competitive, and what the changes could mean for the SEC Championship Game and the future of college football. Plus, newly revealed information about a possible missing murder weapon in the O.J. Simpson case has Bomani questioning the prosecution all over again — and somehow makes Fat Joe look like the most credible storyteller alive. The show wraps with listener voicemails about Mike Norvell's situation at Florida State, the chaos inside LSU athletics, and more. Find your next fall favorites at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to https://Quince.com/TRT. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too.

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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 team showed against the Hoosiers. With Ohio State facing a quarterback injury, how much can the Buckeyes ask of Jeremiah Smith? Plus, Bomani has an unconventional explanation for Indiana’s missed opportunity in the end zone. In the SEC, Alabama’s loss to Tennessee raises questions about Kalen DeBoer, the Crimson Tide’s playoff outlook and what Alabama fans should expect after Nick Saban. If fans want a coaching change, who would actually want the job? Bomani also examines Georgia’s unexpected loss, Kirby Smart’s remarkable consistency and why avoiding bad losses is harder than the great coaches make it look. The conversation continues with Ole Miss’ dominant performance against Missouri and Trinidad Chambliss’ play, followed by Miami’s double-overtime escape against Florida State. Bomani explains what makes Darian Mensah and Malachi Toney such a dangerous quarterback–receiver combination—and why Mario Cristobal still makes him nervous. They also react to BYU beating Notre Dame, what that result means for the Big 12 and how NIL, talent distribution and the College Football Playoff are reshaping the sport. Finally, Bomani discusses Colorado’s competitive loss to Utah, Deion Sanders’ quarterback change and the costly late mistake that spoiled a potential comeback. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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