Ann Quasman Nurtures Female Spirit With Informative Entertainment
November 12, 8:09 AM
by Cheryl Taragin, Baltimore Celebrity Examiner

These days I’m on media overload. Endless barrage of negative government indicators, political talking heads spouting incessant Washington prattle, enough financial advice to beat a dead horse to its grave, top-rated pop culture rip-offs masquerading as cartoon characters, not to mention mindless reality TV clogging the airwaves with wretched refuse, the kind hairy rats carry down alleyways as they scurry to disease-infested lairs.

Speaking of Jerry Springer, have you seen that show lately?

I made a pre-holiday visit to the liquor store and couldn’t believe the nauseating grunts wafting my way. Looked around to see they were coming from their television. Like a shadow boxer throwing air punches for warm up exercises, only in this case a jilted lover using whoring boyfriend as a punching bag.

This is what’s passing for entertainment?

Not if you tune into 680 WCBM on your radio dial Saturday nights at 6:00 p.m. That's when Woman Talk Live, the creative brainchild of Baltimore radio personalities Ann Quasman and Ginny Robertson airs, combining guest interviews, historical tidbits, community outreach and topical news items in a unique blend of informative discussions for and about women.

According to the articulate, well-coiffed, and engaging Quasman, men also enjoy their program, especially those seeking to bridge the gap between Mars and Venus. Foot massages and jewelry go a long way, sure, but they can’t fix everything. Support, compassion, empathy, tolerance, these are the underlying messages men would be wise to internalize from their show.

Don’t get the wrong idea. Quasman and Robertson aren’t relationship experts, nor do they play any on TV. Their program focuses on substantive women’s issues such as empowerment, creation of habitable living spaces through group effort, channeling mind over matter, protecting children in a cyberbully world, and a seven day formula to increase physical fitness and overall appearance.

Quasman and Robertson give back. They are big supporters of the military, offering free monthly acupuncture to service people and their families, as well as care packages overseas.

And just between you and I, exciting development is underway for a women’s history museum. If all goes as planned, winning essays from the show’s “Girls Gone Great Scholarship Essay Contest” could find a permanent home. Wouldn’t that be inspiring?

Quasman also mentioned development of a women’s curriculum in the public school system. Her eyes sparkled as she mentioned the possibility of school children learning women’s history from more than just a footnote or sidebar.

Can’t tune in to Woman Talk Live because you’re out on the prowl Saturday nights? No problem. The show is accessible any time on podcast.

Try beating that with Jerry Springer or pop culture rip-offs.