University of North Carolina and University of Virginia Staff Member Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, November 1. In light of LeBron James’s recent endorsement of Kamala Harris for president, they discussed the role of the athlete endorsement in the United States, and more.

Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a UNC faculty member, sports businesswoman, former basketball player and columnist — chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell each week about the world of sports. Click here to listen to their past conversations on the latest sports headlines and impact in the game, on culture, and for business.

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