Decaf

In-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!

Beacon 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!

Mark 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!

Announcing 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 !

Wen 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!

Taylor is joined this week by Beacon's newest team member Wen Fa! The two of them offer takes on Nashville's new budget, the Oceangate disaster, and college football this season. Plus, get to know Wen with a round of rapid-fire questions, all on this episode of Decaf!

Mark and Taylor make an exciting announcement! Plus, thoughts on the NBA Championship and who should replace Pat Sajak on Wheel of Fortune . Don't miss this episode of Decaf!

How much do you know about local zoning laws and how the affect the affordability in your area. Smoke from Canada is causing problems in the U.S. PGA and LIV are merging, and Mark and Taylor have differing opinions on it. Are you going to CMA Fest this weekend? We are... not. Get all of your hot takes of the week on this episode of Decaf!

The Tennessee legislature went all in on protecting teacher salaries this year. Hunter Biden's drama continues to get worse. College baseball is in full swing. (Get it?) Taylor and Mark journey back to the '80s and '90s with their live music experiences this weekend. Get it all this week on Decaf!

A Hendersonville alderman draws needed attention to the city's budget. A new travel warning for Florida leaves folks scratching their heads. Nickelback might be the reason one NBA team is making a historic run. HBO makes—what Mark and Taylor think is—a big mistake. Get your weekly hot takes on this episode of Decaf!

With Taylor on vacation, Ron joins Mark this week to talk about rising home prices in Middle Tennessee, the national debt ceiling, the creative way the Titans released their season's schedule, and Ron's growing family. Listen to it all on this episode of Decaf!

A recent court ruling defends Nashvillians' property rights. CNN is working on its ratings. Gov. Gavin Newsom spends a bunch of tax dollars just to... not spend tax dollars? Taylor Swift made Taylor's weekend and ruined Mark's. Listen to it all on this episode of Decaf!

Tennessee is trending up in state rankings. Another massive workers' union goes on strike. Alabama baseball seems to be in big trouble. Twitter users enter accountability mode. Listen to Mark and Taylor talk about it all on this episode of Decaf!

Jordan joins Taylor and Mark for a recap of the 2023 legislative session—the good, bad, and in-between. And we couldn't do an episode of Decaf without sports talk! What did we think would happen in the NFL draft, and were our predictions correct? Check it out on this episode of Decaf!

A local business turns down a job for a political cause. NPR and Twitter are in a fight. Baseball season is fully underway with some very impressive teams. A new sports movie gets five stars from Taylor. All of this and more on Decaf!

Beacon'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!

Hidden 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!

What'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! 

A 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!

A 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!

Another 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. 

Takeaways 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!

Have 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!

✅ 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!

Beacon 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!