Policy and Pound Cake

In this episode of Policy and Pound Cake, we tackle cultural appropriations.  Is there a difference between the actions of Hilary (Hilaria ) Baldwin, Rachel Dolezal and Senator Elizabeth Warren? Is there a difference between white people wearing cornrows and black women chemically straightening their hair?  We dig in. We also go through a tik tock timeline for the last six months of the stimulus b...

In the latest episode of Policy and Pound Cake we ( #TheBassSisters ) 1) Talk about the race that AOC did not win.  What does it forecast about the way the Dems will govern? 2) Give an overview of the Georgia Senate Race - We were proud to be network partners for a conversation hosted by @ThePolicyCircle.  You can watch that archived conversation with Ashley Davis West Front Strategies and Sara Fa...

In this slice of Policy and Pound Cake, #TheBassSisters talk about what's at stake in the Georgia Senate Runoff.  They also talk about candidate Warnock's response to a letter written to him by black pastors.  Read the full letter here . Dee Dee also shares their misadventure in trying to make it to the White House to see Christmas Lights while BLM blocked the streets.  A few miles away...

In this episode of Policy and Pound Cake #TheBassSisters ask, "Does the media diminish the accomplishments of conservative women and give high praise to the accomplishments of liberal women?"  You know the answer...but listen to their take anyway.  They also talk about a number of incredible non-partisan groups that empower and support women. Women's Public Leadership Network Smart...

Dee Dee Bass Wilbon and Deana Bass Williams (#TheBassSisters) give their take on the coverage and lack of coverage of the Trump Rally held in Washington, DC. They also ask the question, how do you show gratitude to America? Some people have a love it or leave it mentality.  Some people have a love it and shut up complaining mentality.  The Bass Sisters have a "love it and work every day to ma...

In this episode of Policy and Poundcake Dee Dee Bass Wilbon and Deana Bass Williams (#TheBassSisters) talk abortion and the confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett.   They examine the impact of Ice Cube's tweet about his treatment from the Biden campaign versus the Trump campaign. They also ask the lesser important question, should Deana go to the Salon or let her 13-year-old niece cut her ha...

Dee Dee Bass Wilbon and Deana Bass Williams ( #TheBassSisters ) give their take on the questions that both Sen. Harris and VP Pence left unanswered during this week's VP Debate. #Debate2020 #AttackPolicyNotPeople .   Stay Informed! Read Multiple News Sources to Get A Kernel Of Truth! #ReadForYourLife https://www.skynews.com.au/details/_6198569844001 https://nypost.com/.../pence-berates-kamala...

Dee Dee Bass Wilbon and Deana Bass Williams ( #TheBassSisters ) talk #FakeNews AND the difference between an opinion maker and a straight news journalist. Be sure to follow @BassPublicAffairs on Instagram and subscribe for your weekly slice of comms policy at BassPublicAffairs.com.

Dee Dee Bass Wilbon and Deana Bass Williams ( #TheBassSisters ) talk fair and effective political discourse. When criticizing the policies of President Trump is it fair to draw analogies to similar policies executed by other Commanders in Chief? Not only is it fair, but is it an effective way to determine if the issue is displeasure with President Trump or displeasure with the actual policy. #Atta...

Dee Dee Bass Wilbon and Deana Bass Williams ( #TheBassSisters ) talk about the positive and negative events and conversations taking place across the country as a result of a renewed call for justice and equality for all. They talk Antifa, Defunding the Police, Increased awareness of the Tulsa Race Riots and Juneteenth and why it's communications fail to call people Nazis or collaborators jus...

Dee Dee Bass Wilbon and Deana Bass Williams ( #TheBassSisters ) join the nation in grieving the murder of #GeorgeFloyd . They tackle the false narrative that says black men are more prone to commit violent crimes. They ask the big question...So what's up with the virus? Keep the conversation going by following them on Twitter ( twitter.com/basscomms ) and Instagram ( instagram.com/basspublica...

In this communications roundtable, Dee Dee and Deana ( #TheBassSisters ) continue the discussion about capitalism by introducing the definition of socialism.   They also address the brutal murder of Ahmaud Arbery.  With the great hope that this not become just another #hashtag movement, The Bass Sisters give counsel to their fellow conservatives when communicating about the death of Ahmaud. 1)  Do...

In this week’s virtual roundtable, Dee Dee and Deana ( #TheBassSisters ) talk more about capitalism messaging.  Using the writings of often overlooked President James Garfield, they make the argument that slavery had to end for America to move towards a more perfect moral and economic union. There is a long-held narrative that slavery fueled the U.S. Economy.  But is it possible that slavery stifl...