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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
April 07, 2023Decaf: Episode 187Beacon's new report addresses some of the facts and myths about charter schools. What does the public think of President Trump's legal trouble? The NCAA women's final game stirred up controversy. Which of our favorite TV shows and movies wouldn't be acceptable if they debuted today? Listen to it all on this week's episode of Decaf! ...more37minPlay
March 24, 2023Decaf: Episode 186Hidden gems in Tennessee. A possible legal situation for President Trump. March Madness bringing the madness. Going back to college.Listen to Mark and Taylor talk about it all on this episode of Decaf!...more29minPlay
March 16, 2023Decaf: Episode 185What's really driving high housing costs in Tennessee? What did President Biden say this week that left us scratching our heads? How will Mark and Taylor's March Madness brackets fare? Which Apple TV+ show gives us hope for the world? Listen to all of this week's hot takes on Decaf! ...more28minPlay
March 10, 2023Decaf: Episode 184A new smoking ban is in effect in Nashville. Right-to-work is under attack in Michigan. Baseball season is upon us. Taylor and Justin have had some not-so-smart moments this week, and they talk about it all on this episode of Decaf!...more27minPlay
March 03, 2023Decaf: Episode 183A message for the school choice critics. Big political shakeup this week in Chicago. Which Tennessee teams will make it into the NCAA Tournament? Certain shows that have been on the air for years have Mark and Taylor wondering why and how.Listen to it all this week on Decaf!...more38minPlay
February 24, 2023Decaf: Episode 182Another Tennessee tax is on our radar as needing to go. Don Lemon offends the masses... again. The View is just as out-of-control as ever. A new movie in theaters this weekend has Mark and Taylor intrigued. ...more27minPlay
February 17, 2023Decaf: Episode 181Takeaways from this episode of Decaf: ✅ Beacon is trying to lower the cost of housing in Tennessee one reform at a time. ✅ Identity politics has got to go. ✅ Mark and Taylor have wildly different opinions on the Super Bowl halftime show. ✅ A murder trial in South Carolina has gripped the nation. Listen to it all now!...more34minPlay
February 10, 2023Decaf: Episode 180Have you ever heard of pending ordinance doctrine? What is everyone talking about following the State of the Union address? The Super Bowl is upon us—what do we expect to see? With Stevie Nicks and Billy Joel coming to Nashville on tour, it made Mark and Taylor think: what combination of artists would be their dream tour?Get all these questions (and more) answered on this week's episode of Decaf!...more28minPlay
February 03, 2023Decaf: Episode 179✅ Setting the record straight on charter schools. ✅ More hypocrisy in Congress. ✅ March Madness is almost here. ✅ Mark and Taylor have some HOT takes on Nashville's Mayor Cooper not running for reelection. Listen to it all on this episode of Decaf!...more32minPlay
January 27, 2023Decaf: Episode 178Beacon releases our Blueprint for a Freer Tennessee. Confidential documents everywhere...except where they're supposed to be. Mark's Super Bowl bet is still alive. There's a new GOP congressman at the butt of every joke. Get all of your weekly hot takes on Decaf!...more35minPlay