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Decaf is a weekly podcast by the Beacon Center of Tennessee where Mark and Taylor offer thoughts on what's going on in Tennessee and around the country.... more
September 08, 2023Decaf: Episode 207✅ Knoxville residents are making moves toward more affordable housing.✅ Should politicians have age limits? ✅ SEC teams were not looking great in week 1 of college football...✅ Taylor has some controversial pizza-topping opinions.Get it all this week on Decaf! ...more34minPlay
August 25, 2023Decaf: Episode 206What do property rights, presidential debates, and college football have in common? Absolutely nothing! Other than that we talk about all of these things on this episode of Decaf!...more36minPlay
August 18, 2023Decaf: Episode 205Another victory for Beacon's legal clients, a catchy song (that might not be the favorite of politicians) sweeps the nation, a big blindside threatens to take down a famous football family, and so much more on this episode of Decaf!...more31minPlay
August 11, 2023Decaf: Episode 204A new hat might be thrown in the ring in Tennessee's U.S. Senate race next year, and Mark and Taylor shudder at the thought of any more government lockdowns. Get you weekly hot takes about these topics and so much more on this episode of Decaf! ...more33minPlay
August 04, 2023Decaf: Episode 203Self-driving cars in Nashville? Will someone else from the Democratic party run against President Biden in 2024? What's going on with the U.S. Women's World Cup Team? Do any brands or celebrities know how to handle a PR crisis?Get Mark and Taylor's hot takes on all these questions and more on this episode of Decaf!...more34minPlay
July 28, 2023Decaf: Episode 202In-n-Out is coming to Tennessee, and taxpayers are footing the bill. Are Facebook and Twitter switching roles? The Tennessee Titans are embracing a throwback this season. Skittles is making mustard-flavored candy, and Mark and Taylor are feeling conflicted about it. Listen to all the hot takes this week on Decaf!...more30minPlay
July 21, 2023Decaf: Episode 201Beacon released our Conservative Budget for Tennessee this week. An interesting case of a missing woman from Alabama has swept the nation. HBO's "Hard Knocks" is taking on the Jets this season, and Aaron Rodgers isn't happy about it. This weekend is Taylor's Super Bowl, with the premiere of Oppenheimer and Barbie. Listen to it all on Decaf this week! ...more36minPlay
July 14, 2023Decaf: Episode 200Mark and Taylor are still coming down from poll-release-week energy. Things are suspicious around the White House. SEC Media Days are coming to Nashville next week. Taylor gives her strongest movie recommendation of all time. Listen to it all on Decaf this week! ...more32minPlay
July 06, 2023Decaf Episode 199: Exploring the Results of the Beacon PollAnnouncing the results of the first ever Beacon Poll! On this episode of Decaf, Mark and Taylor explain and discuss the results of the July Beacon Poll. From political to policy to cultural, what were some of the most surprising takeaways of this poll? Find out here here, and explore the data for yourself at beaconpoll.com!...more39minPlay
June 29, 2023Decaf: Episode 198Wen joins the podcast again this week to give some insight into SCOTUS's recent decision on college admissions. Plus, a teaser of the poll we're releasing next week, our opinions of the best sports dynasties, and how to survive the heat wave in Tennessee this weekend. Listen to it all this week on Decaf! ...more35minPlay