The Scoop with Tanya Flanagan

Tanya Flanagan hosts "The Scoop" with guest Jamie Spotleson-Brousse, Development Director at the ACLU Nevada. They discuss the ACLU's role in protecting civil rights and civil liberties, including freedom of speech and immigration issues. Spotleson-Brousse highlights include the ACLU's rapid legal response, filing 165 legal actions since January, and their community outreach efforts, such as Know...

Tanya Flanagan hosts "The Scoop" with guest Dr. Tricia Braxton, discussing her multifaceted life and career. Dr. Braxton, a mother of two, shares her journey in law enforcement and education, highlighting her father's influence in both fields. She emphasizes the importance of meditation and mindfulness, and the evolving roles of women in traditionally male-dominated professions. Dr. Braxton, an el...

Tanya Flanagan hosts "The Scoop" with guests Mishon D Montgomery and Kendra Scott. Mishon, a retired U.S. Air Force veteran and head of employee experience, discusses her diverse roles, including creating cultures of belonging. Kendra, president of Cod-e-locs and CEO of Flame Topics, highlights her nonprofit teaching coding to Black and Brown kids and her conversation card company. They delve into...

Tanya Flanagan hosts a radio show discussing breast cancer awareness and a survey targeting 100,000 black women. Latoschka Nether, a senior grassroots advocacy manager for the Cancer Action Network, joins to discuss the survey, which aims to understand cancer history in the black community. The survey, part of the "Voices of Black Women" initiative, seeks to gather data from black women aged 25-55...

Tanya Flanagan hosts "The Scoop" and welcomes Trina Marie Shaw, Mrs. Nevada, to discuss her journey in pageantry and community work. Trina shares her initial reluctance to compete in 2012 but eventually embraced it in 2019, focusing on mental health advocacy due to her family's struggles. She founded the nonprofit Empowered Minds Achieve, which addresses mental health and emotional intelligence, a...

Tanya Flanagan hosts "The Scoop" with special guest Dr. Tiffany Tyler-Garner, author of "The Journey Forward." They discuss the importance of intentionality, time management, and personal growth. Tanya reflects on her 55th birthday, emphasizing the value of time and the need to be present. Dr. Tyler-Garner highlights the significance of evaluating one's time and energy investments, particularly in...

Tanya Flanagan celebrates her birthday on her radio show, "The Scoop," and welcomes guest Reverend Dr. Kelcey West. They discuss West's role in the community, particularly his HBCU College Tour, which has taken over 3,100 students on educational trips since its inception 30 years ago. The tour includes sightseeing and visits to 10 HBCUs. West also emphasizes the importance of male role models for...

Tanya Flanagan hosts Sierra Hernandez, the new president of Young Democrats of Nevada, to discuss his background and the organization's mission. Hernandez, a child of immigrant parents from Oaxaca, Mexico, shares her journey into politics, starting with his involvement in the 2016 election. He emphasizes the importance of mobilizing, engaging, and informing young people aged 14 to 35. Hernandez ou...

Tonya Flanagan speaks with Tami Hance-Lehr discussing Communities in Schools (CIS), a nonprofit focused on removing barriers to student success. CIS places full-time team members in high-need schools to provide basic needs, mental health support, and case management. The program, which has been operating for nearly 50 years, serves students from elementary to high school, addressing issues like fo...

Tanya Flanagan hosts "The Scoop" with guest Dr. Tiffany Tyler-Garner, discussing her book "The Journey Forward: Four Seasons of Reflection for Deep Healing and Transformation." Dr. Tyler-Garner shares her journey to wholeness, emphasizing the importance of processing emotions and setting boundaries. She highlights topics like imposter syndrome, transgenerational trauma, and the need for internal s...

Tanya Flanagan hosts "The Scoop" and welcomes Asha Jones, Vice President of Corporate Affairs for Brightline West, to discuss the high-speed rail project connecting Southern Nevada and Southern California. Brightline's trains will hold 450 passengers and run every hour on the hour, with 3700 parking spaces at the Rancho station. The project aims to reduce travel time to two hours from Las Vegas to...

Tanya Flanagan hosts "The Scoop" with guest Gina Alexander, discussing her upcoming event "Style Your Soul" on June 21. Gina, a Las Vegas native with extensive experience in human services, aims to help trauma and domestic violence survivors through fashion and emotional well-being. The event, held on her mother's birthday, combines a fashion show with a brunch to promote healing and self-esteem....

Assembly Member Max Carter discussed his background, including his upbringing on the east side of Las Vegas, his career as a union electrician, and his personal struggles with mental health and grief following the death of his wife. He highlighted his legislative efforts, such as raising the cap on Health Reimbursement Accounts for state workers, addressing junk vehicle issues, and advocating for...

Tanya Flanagan interviews Jason Frierson, a former Speaker of the Nevada State Assembly and current principal at Cornerstone Government Affairs. Frierson discusses his journey from student government to becoming the first African American Speaker of the Nevada State Assembly and later the US Attorney for the District of Nevada. He highlights his proudest legislative achievements, including voting...

Tanya Flanagan hosts "The Scoop" and discusses the legislative session in Nevada, highlighting the work of Tessyn Opferman, Director of Government Affairs and Opinion Public Affairs. Opferman represents various clients, including the Washoe County School District, the Nevada Women's Lobby, and the National Association of Social Workers. She discusses a bill (AB8406) she is advocating for, which ai...

Tanya Flanagan hosts "The Scoop" with Assembly Member Selena La Rue Hatch, who represents District 25 in West Reno. Hatch discusses her background, including her teaching experience and the challenges faced by her students, such as large class sizes and poverty. She emphasizes the importance of education and her efforts to improve it, including securing an additional $2 billion for Nevada's educat...

Tanya Flanagan hosts "The Scoop" on KUNV 91.5 Jazz and More, discussing life, joy, and trending topics. She welcomes Liz Luna, a dynamic political figure in the Nevada State Legislature, to discuss her journey and impact. Liz, a first-generation college graduate and daughter of Mexican immigrants, shares her passion for politics, starting from her early involvement in campaigns. She highlights the...

Tanya Flanagan interviews Assemblywoman Erica Mosca from Assembly District 14, representing East Las Vegas. Mosca shares her background, including her Filipino heritage, education at Boston University, and her nonprofit work. She discusses her Assembly Bill 263, aimed at addressing homelessness by improving collaboration between state and local governments. Mosca emphasizes the need for a comprehe...

Tanya Flanagan hosts a conversation with Assembly Member Reuben D'Silva, discussing his background, legislative priorities, and experiences in the Nevada Legislature. D'Silva, an immigrant from Mumbai, India, and a Marine Corps veteran, emphasizes education and veterans' issues. He highlights his education bills, including a study on reparations and a veterans omnibus bill. D'Silva also addresses...

Tanya Flanagan hosts a segment on the 83rd legislative session in Nevada, featuring Alexiz Jenkins, a young legislative attache. Alexiz, a Howard University graduate, discusses her journey from intern to press secretary and now attache, highlighting the importance of understanding the legislative process. She emphasizes the role of an attache in supporting assembly members, facilitating community...

Tanya Flanagan hosts a discussion with Daniele Monroe-Moreno , Chair of the Nevada State Democratic Party and Speaker Pro Tem, during Black History Month. Moreno shares her journey into politics, inspired by her foster care upbringing and her parents' advocacy. She emphasizes the importance of prayer and family support in her decision-making. The conversation covers the 83rd session of the Nevada...

Assemblyman Steve Yeager discussed his journey from a public defender to a legislator, highlighting his first election loss in 2014 and subsequent victories. He emphasized the importance of data-driven decision-making in criminal justice, addressing housing issues, healthcare affordability, and improving public education funding. Yeager stressed the accessibility of Nevada's legislature and encour...

Tanya Flanagan hosts Kengel and Osiris Lynch, authors of "Hustle of America: When the American Dream Turns to Nightmares." The book, which took about a year and a half to two years to write, explores the history and issues of homeowners associations (HOAs), particularly focusing on their discriminatory practices against African Americans. The Lynches, who are not professional writers, were inspire...

Tanya Flanagan hosts a discussion with Mishon D. Montgomery on emotional intelligence and its relevance to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Montgomery emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management in fostering emotional intelligence. She highlights the significance of mindfulness, informal mindfulness, and formal mindfulness prac...

Tanya Flanagan and Kamilah Bywaters discuss the rapid pace of life and the importance of staying engaged in community issues. Kamilah shares her experience of running for a school board position, highlighting the extensive effort required and the emotional processing post-election. Despite not winning, she reached over 51,000 people and emphasizes the value of community building. They also discuss...