Decaf: Episode 109
Opinions on the ESA case, the crisis in Afghanistan, more Mark and Taylor's top spots in Tennessee, and bands they would like to see at least once
Aug 20, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 109
Decaf
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.
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Episodes
Decaf: Episode 108
Beacon's new report on state COVID outcomes (linked in the comments), corporate welfare documentary coming soon, Mark and Taylor's favorite Tennessee restaurants, and celebrities that are barely hanging on to being relevant
Aug 13, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 109
Decaf: Episode 107
A rundown of this week's biggest winners and losers. Winners include Freddie O'Connell and The Mall at Green Hills. Losers include Taylor and Mark, Nina Turner, Andrew Cuomo, Chris Cuomo, and—as we are seeing in our Pork Report research—TN taxpayers.
Aug 06, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 107
Decaf: Episode 106
A questionable financial deal from MNPS, vaccine proof required for Shake Shack, Olympics thoughts, and celebrity double-threats.
Jul 30, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 106
Decaf: Episode 105
The importance of Right to Work in the states, President Biden rejects communism and socialism, two new teams might want to join the SEC, and Mark and Taylor's ideal bachelor and bachelorette parties (they're not what you think!)
Jul 22, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 105
Decaf: Episode 104
Unrest in Cuba, new Beacon policy brief, trouble for Team USA, and Taylor's obsession with true crime—all on this episode of Decaf!
Jul 16, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 104
Decaf: Episode 103
As always, hot takes by Mark and Taylor on this week's Decaf! Topics include the new Tennessee on Me program, tourism in Nashville booming, New York mayoral race results, and a wish list of TV reboots.
Jul 10, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 103
Decaf: Episode 102
Mark and Taylor's weekly hot takes on #FreeBritney, the U.S. economy adding jobs this month, Olympic track & field athletes in controversy, and The O.C.
Jul 02, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 102
Decaf: Episode 101
Thoughts on the latest decisions from SCOTUS, the bad side of breaking up big tech, flip-flopping on the filibuster, and a rave review of Mark's new favorite place in Nashville, H & S Bagels—all on this episode of Decaf!
Jun 24, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 101
Decaf: Episode 100
Weekly hot takes delivered on the 100th episode of Decaf! This week: the consequences of defunding the police, what infrastructure really means, who Mark and Taylor are rooting for in sports, and an attempt at Whole30.
Jun 17, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 100
Decaf: Episode 99
On Decaf this week, Mark and Taylor talk about Beacon's recent staff retreat (and Mark's very memorable mishap in Gatlinburg), Tennessee's decision not to take federal unemployment subsidies, Julio Jones's move to the Titans, and movies they can't wait to see this year.
Jun 11, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 99
Decaf: Episode 98
Dr. Fauci's email revelations, a new episode of Over-Caffeinated, Memphis Grizzlies basketball, and thoughts on cryptocurrency—hear it all on this episode of Decaf!
Jun 04, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 98
Decaf: Episode 97
Taylor and Mark give their weekly a-little-too-honest opinions on Clay Travis and Buck Sexton as the new Rush, potential Wuhan lab leak, healthcare reforms that actually help, and the most exciting things about the world opening back up.
May 28, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 97
Decaf: Episode 96
Mask madness, corporate culture called out, Jazz time, and movies from their childhood that make no sense—hear Mark and Taylor talk about it all on episode 96 of Decaf!
May 21, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 96
Decaf: Episode 95
On a special episode of Decaf this week, Justin and Stephanie talk about the changing mask rules, Governor Lee opting out of federal unemployment assistance, the panic to buy gasoline, and a celebration of Bennifer's reconciliation.
May 14, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 95
Decaf: Episode 94
Ron joins Mark on Decaf this week to talk about Aaron Rodgers, what happened during the legislative session, how some on the left are changing tune on COVID restrictions, and the most surprising celebrity breakups.
May 06, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 94
Decaf: Episode 93
New facts on social distancing, the Oscars' big flop, fun things that happen in sports, and a rant against crocs—Mark and Taylor give their hot takes of the week on Decaf!
Apr 29, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 93
Decaf: Episode 92
Mayor Cooper's interesting turn on his property tax increase, President Biden limiting tax cuts, the Derek Chauvin trial, and the one album Mark and Taylor would take with them to a deserted island.
Apr 23, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 92
Decaf: Episode 90
MLB versus Georgia, changes coming for Nashville Metro Council, Masters Week, and our favorite underestimated celebrities. We talk about it all on this episode of Decaf!
Apr 16, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 90
Decaf: Episode 91
Oracle's move to Nashville, Amazon workers in Alabama reject unionization, Master's Tournament didn't go the way Taylor planned, and movie quotes in pop culture—listen to Mark and Taylor talk about it all this week on Decaf!
Apr 16, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 91
Decaf: Episode 90
MLB versus Georgia, changes coming for Nashville Metro Council, Masters Week, and our favorite underestimated celebrities. We talk about it all on this episode of Decaf!
Apr 09, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 90
Decaf: Episode 89
Happy Opening Day, baseball fans! Justin joins Taylor today to talk about the Atlanta Braves, the anniversary of the lockdowns, their takes on vaccine passports, and one less tax that Tennesseans will be paying this year.
Apr 01, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Decaf: Episode 88
Getting kids back in schools, education options for all Tennesseans, more March Madness, and a time for gratitude.
Mar 26, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 88
Decaf: Episode 87
"Trust the science," the economy is healing, tax season upon us, and March Madness predictions—listen to Mark and Taylor talk about it all on this episode of Decaf!
Mar 19, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 87
Decaf: Episode 86
Another round of spending, Gov. Lee's thoughts on TN's finances, basketball season getting exciting, and the latest round of celebrity cancellations
Mar 12, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 86
Decaf: Episode 85
A big event next week, innovation sandboxes, mask mandates lifted, and favorite childhood toys. Listen to Mark and Taylor talk about it all on this episode of Decaf! Register for the Stewardship Series here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-stewardship-series-tickets-143791234453
Mar 05, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Decaf: Episode 84
Potato head, Syria, stadium subsidies, and Whataburger. There's a lot going on in the world this week, and we talk about it all right here on Decaf!
Feb 26, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 84
Decaf: Episode 83
Saying farewell to a conservative talk show host, a questionable decision by a U.S. Senator, Dolly charms us all again, and the best snow memories—Mark and Taylor talk about it all on Decaf!
Feb 20, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Decaf: Episode 82
The latest news on the ESA case, thoughts on government spending, Super Bowl bets, and country music controversy—listen to all of Mark and Taylor's hot takes on this episode of Decaf!
Feb 20, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 82
Decaf: Episode 81
National School Choice Week, Reddit coming for Wall Street, the Jazz at #1, and Taylor's most embarrassing moment—all on this episode of Decaf!
Feb 20, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 81
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