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#213: Earnest Christian



Matt is joined by Earnest Christian, the host of Earnestly Speaking Podcast and Daily, and a Miami Heat blogger/podcaster for Hot Hot Hoops, SB Nation's Miami Heat blog.

The discussion touches on Trinidad, national politics, Donald Trump, The Miami Heat, LeBron James, and much more.

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