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Policy and Pound CakeIs The Church An Irrelevant Social Club?Dee Dee Bass Wilbon and Deana Bass Williams and BPALiveWire Contributor, Dorian Blaine Francis talk about the role of The Church in setting policy. Is the Body of Christ being divided on issues that we should be unified around. Abortion, Transgender Issues, Taxes, Care for the Poor - should there be a unified response to these things?Romans 10:9 - If you confess that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be savedHebrews 10: 24-25 - And let us consider how we ma...
2025-12-0512 min
Policy and Pound CakeThe Gettysburg Address - Four-Score and Seven Years Ago Plus 162 YearsToday we are celebrating the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s 272-word masterpiece, delivered November 19, 1863.Join hosts Dorian Francis and George Stephen as they dive into the short, upbeat, and surprisingly controversial story of the speech that redefined America.Highlights:Was the Gettysburg Address a flop in 1863? (Spoiler: the old “nobody liked it” story is mostly myth – newspapers and letters from the time went wild for it.)The guy who spoke before Lincoln droned on for almost two hours. Abe wrapped it up in under three minutes. Legend.Lincoln finally says the quiet part out loud: th...
2025-11-1914 min
Policy and Pound Cake2025 Off Year Election RecapDee Dee and Deana (The Bass Sisters) are joined by their newest contributor Dorian Blaine Francis, Communications Director of the Frederick Douglass Freedom Alliance.They have real candid talk about what Republicans should do to prepare for the midterms in 2026.
2025-11-0512 min
Policy and Pound CakeBuilding Men of Valor - Raul Lopez & Genevieve TurnerThis week, #TheBassSisters highlight Men of Valor. A Tennessee-based Christian ministry that works with men in prison. Men of Valor is committed to winning men in prison to Jesus Christ and discipling them. Their purpose is to equip them to re-enter society as men of integrity – becoming givers to the community rather than takers.According to Men of Valor, nationally, 70% of men released from prison will return to prison. Raul and Genevieve share how through Bible-based programming, aftercare/re-entry services, and the involvement of committed staff and volunteers, Men of Valor’s success rate beats both n...
2023-03-3017 min
Policy and Pound CakePastors, The Pulpit and Prophetic Zeal - Bishop Garland HuntDr. Martin Luther King Junior once warned that the church was in danger of losing its prophetic zeal. It would become nothing more than an irrelevant social club.This week #TheBassSisters talk with Bishop Garland Hunt about why it is important for Christians to be bold and counter-cultural in the face of an aggressive “progressive” agenda that started with redefining marriage and has turned to redefine the definition of the word “woman.”Bishop Hunt issued a mighty challenge for pastors to stop being MORE influence...
2023-03-2439 min
Policy and Pound CakeLies About Black People, Fighting Racist Stereotypes on Both Sides of the AisleThe Bass Sisters enjoyed a lively discussion with Dr. Omékongo Dibinga. Dr. Dibinga talks about his soon-to-be-released book Lies About Black People; How to Combat Racist Stereotypes and Why it Matters. Questions they tackle during the conversation:1. What are stereotypes? 2. What responsibility do black content creators have in producing positive images of black people?3. What responsibility do black actors have to reject roles that perpetuate false black stereotypes?The conversation also moved to ideological diversity and stereotypes placed on black conservatives.Civil discourse flowed as The Bass Sisters and the...
2023-03-1641 min
Policy and Pound CakeCorporate Bias Rating - Paul FitzpatrickThis week #TheBassSisters talk with Paul Fitzpatrick, President of 1792 Exchange, about the impact and danger of corporate bias. 1792 Exchange's mission is to protect Americans in the marketplace from corporations that push "woke" agendas and silence the free expression of small businesses and employees who do not pass their ideological litmus test.We have seen the headlines of Americans losing their livelihoods and being stripped from marketplace platforms, from banking institutions to social media platforms, after exercising their first amendment right of freedom of speech.1792 Exchange recently reviewed and rated over 1,000 companies on their policies and...
2023-03-0928 min
Policy and Pound CakeSide Hustles and Empowering Women with Patrice OnwukaThis week, #TheBassSisters talk with Patrice Onwuka, Director of the Center for Economic Opportunity, at the Independent Women's Forum (IWF). Patrice has written extensively on the impact that over-regulation has on the economic stability of America's middle and working-class families. American families are feeling the squeeze from out-of-control inflation. Patrice talks about how the Biden Administration may bring more grief to hardworking families by overtaxing low-income workers relying on the gig economy.Patrice also talks about IWF's fight to ensure that protections for biological females are not erased. The fight is taking place on...
2023-02-1621 min
Policy and Pound CakeDean Nelson - Making Abortion Unthinkable#TheBassSisters are joined by longtime advocate for the unborn, Dean Nelson. Dean is co-founder of the Douglass Leadership Institute and Senior Executive at the Human Coalition.As the states begin to take up the abortion issue Dean offers great insight on how we can make abortion unthinkable.He also shares the three marks that he hits when talking about abortion with pro-abortion advocates.Also Dean highlights the danger of what happens when the media goes silent on covering the attacks that have taken place at over 150, pro-life organizations.Be sure to d...
2023-02-0920 min
Policy and Pound CakeALEC Guardians at the Gates for Freedom with Lisa NelsonOver the last several elections, we have seen the vital role state legislators play in protecting our fundamental freedoms. State legislators are guardians protecting parental rights, religious liberties, education and economic freedom. The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has been one of their most important resources for half a century.ALEC is both a networking and training resource for state legislators. ALEC is the nation’s largest nonpartisan voluntary membership organization for state legislators dedicated to the principles of limited government, free markets and federalism.In this episode of Policy and Pound Cake, #TheBassSisters talk wi...
2023-02-0231 min
Policy and Pound CakeMedia Under Scrutiny: The Rise & Fall of the Fourth Estate: Armstrong WilliamsAmericans distrust the media today more than ever. According to Gallup polling over the last 50 years, confidence in the newspaper has plummeted from 39% in 1972 to 11% in 2022. Television news is fairing even worse, dropping from 48% in 1993 to 11% in 2022.In this episode of Policy & Pound Cake, #TheBassSisters talk with veteran communicator Armstrong Williams about the demise of the fourth estate, the importance of free speech and the dangers of censoring voices in a democratic republic.“The media has really shirked its responsibility and have become activists instead of journalists.” - Armstrong Williams
2023-01-1922 min
Policy and Pound CakeChristian Watson - Color Us UnitedThe Bass Sisters talk with Christian Watson of ColorUsUnited.org. Christian is a young conservative thought leader who is unafraid to challenge Woke and Broke culture. ColorUsUnited.org
2022-09-3022 minPolicy and Pound CakePPC - The Woman KingThe Bass Sisters talk about their #TheWomanKing experience. The film, with its primarily Black female cast led by #ViolaDavis, is receiving mixed reviews. The Bass Sisters celebrate the depiction of mentally and physically STRONG black female characters because they believe that representation matters. But here's the kicker...ideological representation matters to them as well. This is why if given a choice to vote between a white man who shares their views on the horrors of abortion, the power of school choice, or the importance of parental rights over a black woman who did not share th...
2022-09-2214 minPolicy and Pound CakeMidterms 2022 - Walker and SmileyThe Bass Sisters preview two midterm Senate races. According to the latest Trafalgar and Emerson polls, Herschel Walker has closed the gap between himself and incumbent Raphael Warnock. But Georgia Republicans must not take a victory lap. The only poll that counts is the one on election day. Warnock has the mainstream media doing his bidding. He refuses to debate Walker. His extreme opinions on the definition of the word woman and the sanctity of life are out of touch with the tenants of his faith and the residents of Georgians.While the polls say that Tiffany...
2022-09-0120 minPolicy and Pound CakeStephanie Holderfield Talks Border SafetyStephanie Holderfield talks with The Bass Sisters about the impact that Biden Administration's policies are having on hardworking Texans living on the border. She also talks about the importance of electing local officials with the political will to do the right thing.For Full Episode Click Link In Bio.
2022-08-0426 minPolicy and Pound CakeSarah Elliott - Patriot Across the PondThe Bass Sisters talk to Sarah Elliott Spokeswoman for Republicans Overseas UK & Chair of The Hamilton Society.Sarah gives us thoughts on why Boris Johnson fell from grace and what will be his lasting legacy.She also talks about efforts across the pond to fight woke culture and restore #commonsense.Follow her on twitter: @SarahBSmithVALike, Follow and Share Policy and Pound CakeTwitter: Twitter.com/PolicyPoundCakeFacebook: Facebook.com/policyandpoundcakeInstagram: Instagram.com/policyandpoundcake
2022-07-0819 minPolicy and Pound CakeDr. Ben Carson Talks About Post Roe AmericaDr. Carson is a world-renowned neurosurgeon turned cabinet secretary who celebrates the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The Bass Sisters talk with Dr. Carson about the importance of the decision, the dangerous legacy of Margaret Sanger, and what Americans should continue to do support babies and moms.1. The mainstream media criticized Dr. Carson for calling out Margaret Sanger, the founder of what would become @plannedparenthood. For years the Organization gave out the Margaret Sanger award. Do you wonder why black women are only 14 percent of the population yet make up one-third of the abortions...
2022-07-0118 minPolicy and Pound CakeDavid Byrd of Korn Ferry - It's a Candidate's MarketThe Bass Sisters get wise counsel from David Byrd of Korn Ferry. Listen in to learn how you can make sure you are ready to capitalize on this season being a candidate's market. Also if you've ever wondered what does an executive search firm does and if it's right for you, David Byrd answers your questions.KornFerry.comRemember to like, follow and share.
2022-06-2822 minPolicy and Pound CakeFathers MatterAs we move into Father's Day Weekend 2022, The Bass Sisters talk to some of their favorite Dad's and get incite on everything from raising girls vs. boys to the importance of protecting Title IX and saving Girl's Sports.Dad panel includesDirk KoolDean ParkerRick WatsonKhazi Whitfield
2022-06-1729 minPolicy and Pound CakeRep. Gus Bilirakis Talks Free Speech and President Biden's Ministry of TruthDee Dee & Deana (#TheBassSisters) talk with U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) about how he and other members of Congress are working to protect #FreeSpeech. To read the letters that they wrote to the leaders of Facebook, Twitter, Tiktok, Snapchat and more click here.If you enjoy common sense discussions that value the marketplace of ideas, promote civil discourse in the public square, reject selective outrage and support eating desserts while talking politics and policy be sure to like, follow and share Policy and Pound Cake.#AttackPolicyNot People#CommonSenseConservatives#PoundCakeMakesItBetter#SelectiveOutrageSucks#F...
2022-06-0214 min
Policy and Pound CakeWhy Are Parents So Angry?The Bass Sisters revisit the CRT conversation. Big Media on the left continues to paint a narrative that the only parents protesting in school board meetings are those who are opposed to teaching the fullness of American history, gore, guts, glory.In a very unscientific poll of their friends who are parents and educators, The Bass Sisters could find not one person who actually had problems teaching about America's full history.They did however find almost no parent or educator willing to teach 1) America is a racist country 2) White people are inherent oppressors 3) Bl...
2022-05-1817 minPolicy and Pound CakeCivil Discussion of Roe v. Wade with Rev. Wendy Hamilton#TheBassSisters talk with Rev. Wendy Hamilton about the future of #Roe v. Wade. Rev. Hamilton is a candidate for Washington, DC delegate. She believes that overturning #Roe violates women's rights and further takes the voice away from residents of the District of Columbia who she said will not have the authority to vote on the issue as states will. #TheBassSisters believe that life is life and should be protected, PERIODT. Listen to this civil discourse from two WILDLY DIVERGENT VIEW POINTS and let us know what you think in the comments.Remember to Like, Follow and Share....
2022-05-0618 minPolicy and Pound CakeGender Identity and The Black ChurchThe Bass Sisters celebrate the 113 Anniversary of the A.M.E. Church founded in 1909 by Richard Allen. He and his wife Sarah BASS Allen believed in teaching and preaching the Gospel.The Bass Sisters believe that Black Church has always been the conscience and backbone of the Black Community. The Civil Rights movement was a success because of the moral direction that the Black Church provided. The Black Church rightly speaks out on issues of racial inequality, social justice and poverty. But what about issues of abortion, gender identity, sexuality, parental rights, and religious libe...
2022-04-1128 minPolicy and Pound CakeStacy on the RightThe Bass Sisters chat with Stacy Washington, radio host, author, wife, mother, and conservative advocate.YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS CONVERSATION. Stacy is bold and unabashed in her belief in Jesus. She is used to people trying to cancel her...but as the title of her newly released book says she is ETERNALLY CANCEL PROOF.She wrote the book because she knows, it's time to speak up, speak out, and hear the truth. But most importantly, it's time to tear down the wall--the wall separating religion and politics.Listen to the po...
2022-04-0535 minPolicy and Pound CakeKetanji Brown Jackson - Jackassery from the Right and Hypocroletes on the LeftThe Bass Sisters break down the Ketanji Brown Jackson hearings. As usual, there's enough dirt on everyone's hands.The Bass Sisters also share if they were in the U.S. Senate if they would vote to confirm Judge Kentanji Brown Jackson.Resources Mentioned:https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2005/05/10/filibustering-janice-rogers-brown/https://www.senate.gov/senators/longest_serving_senators.htm
2022-03-2914 minPolicy and Pound CakeSave Women's SportsIn this episode of Policy and Pound Cake #TheBassSisters talk about saving girls' sports and protecting free speech.William Thomas, a man who now swims and Lia Thomas in girl sports moved from 400th place to first place. The Bass Sisters ask, "What's fair?"Babylon Bee Names Rachel Levine Man of the Year and Gets Twitter PunchedWhere are the FEMINISTS?We don't own these platforms. If we are ever silenced for speaking the truth, we want to be able to connect with you. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast by visiting PolicyAndPoundCake.com.Remember to l...
2022-03-2214 minPolicy and Pound CakeThe Bass Sisters Take on The HeadlinesThis week #TheBassSisters take on the headlinesFrom Jessie Smollett to the Proud Boys and the whereabouts of Dr. Fauci.Listen in...Comment, Follow, Like and Share!
2022-03-1609 minPolicy and Pound CakeJennifer Strahan Challenges Marjorie Taylor GreeneIn this episode of Policy and Pound Cake, The Bass Sisters are joined by Jennifer Strahan, a candidate for Georgia Congressional District 14. Strahan leads a field of Republicans who are challenging Marjorie Taylor Greene. Greene again made headlines last week when she appeared at a White Nationalists conference. Strahan and others say that Greene's attitude does not represent the voice of GA-14.Clips from the White Nationalist event attended by Taylor Greene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dVqpm8_SM0&t=26sAlso, in this episode:Get your copy of Prayer and...
2022-03-0923 minPolicy and Pound CakePolicy and Pound Cake - Voting RightsIn this latest episode of Policy & Pound Cake, we are talking about voting rights. We believe that this issue, like many important issues, is being used as a political football to gin up the base. As some leaders and activists cry, voter suppression, the reality is that voting rights, voter turnout and voter access have increased.As state legislatures review the things that worked and didn't work as the nation voted during a global pandemic, they have written laws to implement things that worked and modify things that did not work.But the cries that...
2022-01-2017 minPolicy and Pound CakePolicy and Pound Cake - Year in Review We Pick The TopsIn the last episode of Policy and Pound Cake for 2021, The Bass Sister share their tops!Top 3 - Shows that they streamedTrying - Why we liked it...Accidentally Pro-life message The Closer - Why we liked it...Free Speech Free People MessageLupin - Why we liked it...Um just fun escapist adventureTop 3 - BooksBamboozled by Jesus - Yvonne Orji - Why we liked it...Total Hollywood type sold out for and unashamed of JesusGrant - Ron Chernow - Why we like it...Honors the extraordinary ordinary man a...
2021-12-3129 minPolicy and Pound CakePolicy and Pound Cake - Lynne Patton - Save America PACToday we (#TheBassSisters) talk with our good friend Lynne Patton about her new role as Senior Advisor for Save America Pac, VP Harris' poll ratings and performance, the recent poll by AXIOS showing the lack of tolerance from college students on the left...AND SO SO MUCH more.Visit PolicyAndPoundCake.com to subscribe and be sure to like, share and follow.
2021-12-1037 minPolicy and Pound CakeCongressional Candidate Jonathan HullihanThis week we, (#TheBassSisters) are joined by a candidate for the 8th district of #Texas, Jonathan Hullihan. (HullihanforTexas.com).Hullihan's life of service is proof that the American dream is worth the fight. From a working-class family, Hullihan earned a football scholarship to Texas State University. He went on to earn a JD from Loyola University College of Law. He was commissioned as a naval officer in the Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps and served as an active-duty Navy JAG for over 13 years.Today we are talking border security, the rule of law and what comm...
2021-11-1727 minPolicy and Pound CakeDr. Ben Carson - American Cornerstone InstituteOn this episode of #PolicyAndPoundCake, we (#TheBassSisters) are joined by our good friend, world-renowned neurosurgeon and former Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Ben Carson. Dr. Carson talks about the work that his foundation #AmericanCornerstonInstitute (https://www.americancornerstone.org) is doing to support America's founding principles and pursue common-sense solutions that challenge conventional groupthink.Dr. Carson also shares information about the #LittlePatriots program (https://www.littlepatriotslearning.com) designed for the kiddos in your life.---If you enjoy common-sense conversations, support this podcast - https://www.policyandpoundcake.com/subscribe.
2021-11-1222 minPolicy and Pound CakeVirginia Victories - He, She, Him, CRT, Bathrooms and MoreToday, we (#TheBassSisters) are talking Virginia Victories. The recent GOP wins in Virginia are a clear sign that parents are not sleeping when it comes to #Woke policies.We analyze the post-election analysis. Was Critical Race Theory a scare tactic...or is it a real threat? Check out this link from Concerned Women for America that shares exactly what Virginia schools have been saying about teaching CRT. https://www.instagram.com/p/CV37G9kFeDZ/...Be sure to like, share and follow.#AttackPolicyNotPeople#CommonSenseConservativesGET YOUR MERCH: PolicyAndPoundCake.com/mer...
2021-11-0522 minPolicy and Pound CakePolicy and Pound Cake - Capitalism is FREEDOMIn this archived episode of Policy and Pound Cake #TheBassSisters read from the inaugural speech of James Garfield to talk about capitalism. By celebrating the dignity of humans to own the product of their labor, Garfield cut to the core of capitalism. Politicians and pundits who say that slavery is capitalist are dead wrong. Capitalism is the ultimate definition of freedom. Because capitalism is freedom, The Bass Sisters make the argument that enslaving Africans held America back morally and economically.THE MESSAGE MARK IS FAIRNESS: It is fair that people own the fruits of their labor...
2021-10-1412 minPolicy and Pound CakePenny Nance - Human Rights Begin in the Womb#TheBassSisters are excited to be joined by their good friend Penny Young Nance, President and CEO of Concerned Women for America. Penny is a wife, mother, author and passionate human rights advocate who speaks courageously for the unborn. In this episode, Penny gives a clear argument for why the laws need to match science and protect life in the womb. She also shares news about cases coming before the Supreme Court that will have an important impact on saving the lives of babies.Follow Penny on Instagram instagram.com/pynance1 and on Twitter @pynance.Learn mor...
2021-10-0831 minPolicy and Pound CakePOLICY AND POUND CAKE - Immigration Is An IssueThis week on Policy and Pound Cake - We, #TheBassSisters are talking about what it means to parent during the age of COVID. We are also talking about immigration. As we watch Haitians being deported by plane, we wonder will our political and community leaders ever have ideological consistency and real solutions. We believe in strong borders. We believe we must provide for Americans... shall we say first. But illegal immigration, whether you sneak across the border or OVER STAY YOUR VISA, is ILLEGAL.BE SURE TO LIKE...FOLLOW...SHARE.THE OVERSTAYERS....htt...
2021-09-2424 minPolicy and Pound CakeJohn Feehery - Is COVID the Next Afghanistan?On Today's episode of Policy and Pound Cake, we chat with veteran legislative and political strategist John Feehery about his recent commentary, COVID IS THE NEXT AFGHANISTAN. We also tackle political fashion, the California recall and we unveil THE LATEST MERCH!!WARNING...This post will be flagged for simply suggesting we have a common-sense conversation about COVID. #FreeSpeechFreePeople #GetTheVaccine #WearTheDamnMask...IfYOUWANTTO #AttackPolicyNotPeopleYou can read John Feehery's full commentary on his blog The Feehery Theory: https://thefeeherytheory.substack.com/.../is-covid-our...You can get the latest...
2021-09-1627 min
Policy and Pound CakePolicy and Pound Cake - The AMA Says Erase Sex from Birth Certificates & CuomoIn this episode of Policy and Pound Cake, we (#TheBassSisters) ask if the AMA has officially lost its mind. Their June suggestion that sex is removed from birth certificates flies in the face of common sense. The policy is one more example of a move to pretend that a woman can be a man. We read from our community comments and encourage the Church to speak out and stop being an irrelevant social club!We also talk about Gov. Cuomo. Our take may surprise you. Do you think the Gov should resign? Listen up to get our point o...
2021-08-0519 minPolicy and Pound CakePolicy and Pound Cake - Don't Cherry Pick Frederick Douglass to Make Your Woke Anti-American Fantasies Come TrueIn this episode of Policy and Pound Cake, the Bass Sisters ask you why are there so many help-wanted signs and so few people taking the work? Have we reached a crisis where free stimulus money juicing the economy is killing the free market? Our Free Market Pro Capitalist minds want to know.They also take on the policy of Frederick Douglass speech cherry pickers....The great Mr. Douglass gave many speeches that trace the history of America about the Fourth of July. His 1852 speech is often used to rightly point out the contradiction of what celebrating...
2021-07-0814 minPolicy and Pound CakePolicy and Pound Cake - Can ANYONE define CRTIn this episode of Policy and Pound Cake, we (the Bass Sisters) try to nail down the definition of Critical Race Theory. If it means teaching the fullness of American History, we give it thumbs up. If it means teaching that white people are inherently evil oppressors and black people are natural victims, we'll give big fat F.Listen in and let us know what you think.We all ask should Uncle Joe get his communion wafers taken away because he supports abortion.And DRUMROLL...A colorful coloring book that celebrates unsung American he...
2021-06-2817 minPolicy and Pound CakePolicy and Pound Cake - ReparationsIn this latest episode of Policy and Pound Cake, The Bass Sisters talk about the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Bruce's Beach and discuss how the families lost more than just land. They also tackle the classic conversation about "reparations." In the discussion on reparations, they ask what exactly does it mean. What does it look like to give reparations to every black American? Is there a specific dollar amount? Is it per family? Is it just for descendants of enslaved people?The Bruce Family - California Community ...
2021-05-2120 minPolicy and Pound CakePolicy and Pound Cake - Liz Cheney (NOT a RINO)In this episode of Policy and Pound Cake, we take on misguided RINO hunters. What's a RINO? - A Republican In Name Only. Even though we voted for Trump twice, we are not afraid of saying opposition to Trump does not make you a RINO. Liz Cheney is out of favor, not because she at has a liberal voting record, but because she's never been on the Trump Train. What do you think? Should she stay or should she go? Liz Cheney Scorecard - Susan B. Anthony list A+Liz Cheney Scorecard - Human Rights Campaign 0 out o...
2021-05-2114 minPolicy and Pound CakePolicy and Pound Cake - Voting Rights MLB Colorado over Georgia?In this episode of Policy and Pound Cake, #TheBassSisters talk about the difference between voter access in Colorado and Georgia. Did MLB make #Woke and broke decision to move the all-star game?In other news...They also ask the question about free speech in social media. We know that woke culture will cancel you for saying that men are men and women are women. But will Facebook, Instagram and Twitter strip you of your voice in the social media marketplace as well?
2021-04-1221 minPolicy and Pound CakePolicy and Pound Cake - Georgia Voting Is On Our MindIn this episode #TheBassSisters tackle Georgia SB 202. Is it VOTER suppression or VOTER integrity? Will the Republican Party ever learn the power of messaging, optics and unforced errors?
2021-04-0227 minPolicy and Pound CakePolicy and Pound Cake - The Filibuster Flip FlopThe Bass Sisters tackle the #filibuster.The filibuster is once again getting attention. Is it really a relic of Jim Crow days as Democrats say. They may be the authorities on that because their leaders like former Senator and KKK member Robert Byrd used it to attempt to block meaningful legislation. In reality, leaders from the left and the right take aim at this debate tool when it begins to thwart their ability to wield power without seeking compromise from the other side. Listen in to get more as the Bass Sisters call out #flipflopping and #selectiveoutrage.
2021-03-2916 minPolicy and Pound CakePolicy and Pound Cake - Selective Outrage on the BorderThe Bass Sisters ask if we are experiencing #SelectiveOutrage on the border. Should the Biden Administration label the crisis...a crisis?They also talk Alexi McCammond's ouster at Teen Vogue before her start date for racists tweets that she shared when she was 17 and apologized for when she was 25. Will the 27-year-old #NABJ celebrated journalist survive her brush with #cancelculture?Also, what should we learn from the way Gov. DeSantis and Florida responded to COVID? Is it time for a victory lap or should Floridians proceed with caution?
2021-03-1926 minPolicy and Pound CakePolicy and Pound Cake - The Equality ActIn the latest episode of Policy and Pound Cake, The Bass Sister tackle the Equality Act - H.R. 5.They also discuss: - The humble Governor from New York.- The Royals vs. Oprah- Senator Tim Scott and @JoyAnnReids "Patina of Diversity" comments- What happens when a $57K a year school grade school issues a policy on banned words.LISTEN UP WE ARE The #Unwoke and Proud we #AttackPolicyNotPeople.H.R. 5 - READ! READ! READ!https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B...
2021-03-1538 min
Policy and Pound CakePolicy and Pound Cake - Badassery and the Future of the GOPIn this week’s episode of #PolicyandPoundCake #TheBassSisters talk about the future of the GOP. Is it possible for the GOP to move forward and win the House in 2022 without Donald J Trump? They also ask listeners - is Donald Trump an a$%hole, #badass or both?In 2022, with or without DJT, the GOP must focus on Three Pillars of ProsperityFree markets free peopleFair and impartial justice systemFreedom of expressionLike, Follow and Share
2021-01-2917 minPolicy and Pound CakePolicy and Pound Cake - Unity Word of the Week - Actions MatterIn this episode of Policy and Pound Cake #TheBassSister talk about the HISTORIC inauguration and urge you PLEASE don't use the world "her"storic!!!What does Unity look like in a nation so divided?
2021-01-2117 minPolicy and Pound CakePolicy and Pound Cake - #SelectiveOutrage Sucks#TheBassSisters talk #SelectiveOutrage, #FreeSpeech, #Impeachment, #Democracy and Dee Dee celebrates Alabama's big win! They also ask, which peaceful legislators made these statements:Statement #1 - Our election was hijacked. There is no question. Congress has a duty to #ProtectOurDemocracy & #FollowTheFacts.Statement #2 - If you see anyone from that cabinet in a restaurant in a department store out at a gasoline station, you get out and you create a crowd and you push back on them and you tell them they’re not welcome.Statement #3 - The people are going to turn on the...
2021-01-1427 minPolicy and Pound CakePolicy and Pound Cake - Rhetoric and ReckoningThe Bass Sisters discuss the events of January 6th in our nation's capital.They are pretty convinced that they will tick of the left and the right by asking and answering these two questions.1. Would more people have been shot if the protestors were black?2. Is if fair to mention that over 20 people were killed in the streets this summer during "peaceful protests?"
2021-01-0834 minPolicy and Pound CakePolicy and Pound Cake - Cultural Appropriation & StilmulusIn 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 bill debate. Who's to blame for it getting to the American people so late? ....And GOT PORK?#AttackPolicyNotPeople#WhenYouveBeenBlessed #PassItOn
2020-12-2921 minPolicy and Pound CakePolicy and Pound Cake - Christ - The Greatest CommunicatorIn 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 Fagen Deep Root Analytics here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iu8K7T7I9Uw3) Also...In the podcast, we mention the...
2020-12-2222 minPolicy and Pound CakePolicy and Pound Cake - Georgia Runoff on Our MindIn 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 other unpatriotic protestors were defacing church property. A starting place to dig into what candidates have said on "the issues." This is just once. https://www.onthei...
2020-12-1425 minPolicy and Pound CakePolicy and Pound Cake - Conservative Women...Red Headed Step ChildrenIn 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 NetworkSmart Women Smart MoneyThe Policy CircleAND they wonder when will Joe Biden take the long-overdue meeting with 7 leaders of America's largest black organizations.Editors Note: Vice-President Elect met with civil rights le...
2020-12-0821 minPolicy and Pound CakePolicy and Pound Cake - The Gratitude for AMERICA EpisodeDee 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 make it a more perfect union" mentality.Below are a few links to show gratitude to the men and women who sa...
2020-11-1818 minPolicy and Pound CakePolicy and Pound Cake - Abortion Ends A LifeIn 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 hair?
2020-10-2221 minPolicy and Pound CakePolicy and Pound Cake - Dodging on the Dance floor During the VP DebateDee 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!#ReadForYourLifehttps://www.skynews.com.au/details/_6198569844001https://nypost.com/.../pence-berates-kamala-harris-for.../https://www.vox.com/.../kamala-harris-president-campaign...
2020-10-1018 minPolicy and Pound CakePolicy and Pound Cake - #FakeNews, Opinion Makers and Straight News JournalistsDee 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.
2020-07-1915 minPolicy and Pound CakePolicy and Pound Cake - Criminal Justice ReformDee Dee Bass Wilbon and Deana Bass Williams (#TheBassSisters) talk Black Lives Matter - the principle and the organization. They also discuss the criminal justice reform records and rhetoric of President Trump and Vice President Biden. #AttackPolicyNotPeople #SelectiveOutrageSucks
2020-07-0721 minPolicy and Pound CakePolicy and Pound Cake - Fair DebateDee 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. #AttackPolicyNotPeople #SelectiveOutrageSucks
2020-06-2818 minPolicy and Pound CakePolicy and Pound Cake - Refund on the DefundDee 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 just because they don't share your worldview.
2020-06-1632 minPolicy and Pound CakePolicy and Pound Cake - #GeorgeFloydDee 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/basspublicaffairs).
2020-06-0921 minPolicy and Pound CakePolicy and Pound Cake - Taxes...Who Pays?Dee Dee and Deana (#TheBassSisters) offer tips on minding your words as the news cycle moves from 24/7 COVID coverage and begins to dabble again into political discourse. They also revisit their conversation about capitalism and socialism and asks the fun question...WHO PAYS?
2020-05-1823 minPolicy and Pound CakePolicy and Pound Cake - Life is LifeIn 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 not try and justify Ahmaud's murder by proposing that he was up to something nefarious. If you value the sanctity of life as any good conservative should, accept the fact that Ahmaud deserved to l...
2020-05-1218 minPolicy and Pound CakePolicy and Pound Cake - President Garfield "Slavery Be Damned!"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 stifled economic growth? When you look at the evidence, it’s easy to argue that America would have moved farther faster if we had never engaged in the peculiar institution.Economist Karl S...
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