Beacon Center of Tennessee
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 28 06.10.2020 14:26
In the last episode of Decaf of 2019, Taylor and Mark talk about the UK election results, Beacon's latest lawsuit, the best bands of the 1980s (according to them), and the best Christmas movies.
Decaf: Episode 27 06.10.2020 13:27
This week on Decaf, Taylor and Mark talk about movies coming out around Christmas, Beacon's Pork Report, transparency in hospital pricing, and their favorite Christmas gifts of all time.
Decaf: Episode 26 06.10.2020 14:34
On episode 26 of Decaf, Taylor and Mark talk about the status of Democratic candidates for president, shopping statistics from Black Friday and Cyber Monday this year, University of Memphis football, and how taking political stances is helping or hurting some of America's most popular brands.
Decaf: Episode 25 06.10.2020 13:56
Happy Thanksgiving! On this week's episode of Decaf, Taylor and Justin talked about what they really think of social media "influencers," the implications of the recent elections in Hong Kong, the possibility of Medicaid block grants in Tennessee, and our favorite Thanksgiving memories and traditions.
Decaf: Episode 24 06.10.2020 13:49
This week, Taylor and Mark talk about how annoyed they are with the phrase "ok, boomer," a new revelation about Nashville's financial situation, Rep. Eric Swalwell's unfortunate slip on national television, and the conspiracy theories about Jeffrey Epstein's death gone viral.
Decaf: Episode 23 06.10.2020 15:00
Taylor and Mark talk about Disney+, the progression of the president's possible impeachment, Beacon's upcoming Pork Report, and college football.
Decaf: Episode 22 06.10.2020 13:57
Taylor and Julie Warren, Beacon Senior Fellow for Criminal Justice, sit down this week to talk about the college admissions scandal, the release of prisoners in Oklahoma, the Kardashians, and Julie's vegetarianism.
Decaf: Episode 21 06.10.2020 13:25
Taylor and Mark talk about the World Series, Beacon's latest research report, Tulsi Gabbard and Hillary Clinton, and halloween.
Decaf: Episode 20 06.10.2020 13:39
Taylor and Justin talk about outrage culture in sports, the presidential debate that will be held at Belmont in 2020, LeBron James's comments on China, and Justin's recent dilemma about listening to podcasts.
Decaf: Episode 19 06.10.2020 13:22
Taylor and Mark are back in Nashville and talking about George W. Bush and Ellen's friendship, Fortnite, the NBA and China, and fall trends.
Decaf: Episode 18 06.10.2020 13:37
Taylor and Mark were in Memphis this week to conduct exit polling for the Memphis mayoral race. While they were in town, they went to Low Fi Coffee to record episode 18 of Decaf. On this episode, they talked about the creative business philosophy of Low Fi Coffee, Bernie Sanders' recent health scare, Nashville's potential new Major League Baseball team, and TV shows that they like to binge-watch.
Decaf: Episode 17 06.10.2020 13:04
Mark and Taylor discuss impeachment, Bluff City Law's premiere, Greta Thunberg, and movie sequels.
Decaf: Episode 16 06.10.2020 13:27
While in Knoxville, Taylor and Mark talk about the Nashville mayoral election, vaping, unions, and Taylor’s random injuries.
Decaf: Episode 15 06.10.2020 13:41
Stephanie and Mark talk about climate change, cities in debt, Professor Matthew McConaughey, and overrated musical artists.
Decaf: Episode 14 06.10.2020 13:15
Taylor and Mark talk about college football and NFL, recent gun bans, Harry Potter books being taken out of a Nashville school, and fads of our childhood.
Deaf: Episode 13 06.10.2020 13:24
Taylor and Justin sat down this week to talk college football, free speech, Beacon's focus on local issues in Tennessee, and our favorite music. Spoiler alert: Nickelback is not included.
Decaf: Episode 12 06.10.2020 14:21
Taylor and Mark are at Nutura Nashville, a coffee shop in the Dream Hotel downtown, where they're talking about Nashville's overwhelming debt situation, Megan Rapinoe’s conservative parents, and Sourhern idioms.
Decaf: Episode 11 06.10.2020 13:53
Taylor and Mark traveled to Gatlinburg this week, where they recorded episode 11 of Decaf. On this installment, they talked about the emphasis that Beacon will be putting on local issues this year, the latest news (and conspiracy theories) surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, and Taylor's perspective on dating in 2019.
Decaf: Episode 10 06.10.2020 9:40
Taylor and Mark talk about the aftermath of the tragic shootings last weekend, the feud between Snopes vs. Babylon Bee, and what it's like to meet the parents of the person you're dating.
Decaf: Episode 9 06.10.2020 12:58
Justin joins Taylor this week to talk about local elections, the new speaker of the house, social media, and a big win for freedom from Beacon's litigation center.
Over-Caffeinated with Phil Valentine 06.10.2020 29:59
Nationally renowned conservative talk radio host Phil Valentine joined Mark and me on Over-Caffeinated this week, live from Tailgate Brewery. We talked about student loans, if college athletes should get paid, Amazon Prime Day, and more. And finally, someone agreed with Mark on the merits of Nickelback! Check out this episode of Over-Caffeinated and be sure to join us next time when we'll be live...
Decaf: Episode 8 06.10.2020 12:58
Taylor and Mark talk about Ross Perot, the Democratic presidential primary, television streaming services, and some exciting news from Beacon.
Decaf: Episode 7 06.10.2020 12:58
Mark and Taylor talk about the Fourth of July, Beacon’s recently-announced City Freedom Index, net neutrality, and USA women’s soccer.
Decaf: Episode 6 06.10.2020 12:53
Taylor and Julie talk about student loan forgiveness, licensing lemonade stands, criminal justice reform, and Mayor Briley's ban on scooters.
Decaf: Episode 5 06.10.2020 13:03
Stephanie joined Mark on the podcast this week to talk about the Democratic presidential debates, Taylor Swift's new music video, the failed union vote at Volkswagen in Chattanooga, and the Tennessee Holler.
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