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, and launched the "Sparkle" program to eradicate stigmas. Trina also emphasizes the importance of self...
Aug 03, 2025•29 min•Ep. 99
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 relationships and personal health. They also touch on the challenges of balancing personal goals wi...
Jul 27, 2025•28 min•Ep. 98
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 young men and shares his passion for music and classic movies. He highlights the significance of fai...
Jul 20, 2025•29 min•Ep. 97
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 outlines his goals: increasing funding, membership, and awareness. He highlights recent efforts, such ...
Jul 13, 2025•29 min•Ep. 96
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 food insecurity, housing instability, and chronic absenteeism. CIS operates in both public and charter...
Jul 06, 2025•30 min•Ep. 95
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 success definitions. Tanya and Dr. Tyler-Garner discuss the significance of life experiences, resilie...
Jun 29, 2025•29 min•Ep. 94
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 Rancho and 2.4 hours to LA. Asha also highlights the economic development potential, including job ...
Jun 15, 2025•29 min•Ep. 93
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. Gina shares her personal journey of overcoming domestic violence and how fashion played a crucial ro...
Jun 08, 2025•30 min•Ep. 92
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 psychedelic therapy for veterans. Carter also emphasized the importance of empathy and listening in ...
Jun 01, 2025•29 min•Ep. 91
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 rights restoration and expanding access to the polls. Frierson also touches on the challenges of tra...
May 04, 2025•29 min•Ep. 90
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 aims to prevent AI from providing clinical therapy due to concerns about its potential harm. Opferman ...
Apr 27, 2025•29 min•Ep. 89
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 education system. Hatch also addresses concerns about federal education policies and the need for state-le...
Apr 20, 2025•27 min•Ep. 88
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 importance of listening to constituents and the significance of female representation in the legisl...
Mar 23, 2025•29 min•Ep. 87
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 comprehensive approach to homelessness, highlighting the challenges faced by lower-income communities. She a...
Mar 09, 2025•29 min•Ep. 86
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 the challenges of the legislative process and the importance of community engagement. They discuss t...
Mar 02, 2025•29 min•Ep. 85
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 engagement, and learning from experienced colleagues. Alexiz shares her aspirations to become a lawy...
Feb 23, 2025•30 min•Ep. 84
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 State Legislature, focusing on budget challenges, economic diversification, and addressing family co...
Feb 16, 2025•29 min•Ep. 83
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 encouraged constituents to engage through the legislature's website and by contacting their representative...
Feb 09, 2025•29 min•Ep. 82
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 inspired to write the book after facing issues with their HOA. They delve into the origins of HOAs, their i...
Feb 02, 2025•29 min•Ep. 81
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 practices. Montgomery also introduces the "SAVERS" method for starting the day with positive intentions:...
Jan 19, 2025•30 min•Ep. 80
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 the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. candlelight vigil on January 19 and the significance of honorin...
Jan 12, 2025•30 min•Ep. 79
Tanya Flanagan hosts a discussion on the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. holiday and related events in Las Vegas. Kamilah Bywaters and Rodney Smith highlight the importance of the candlelight vigil on January 19 at the MLK statue, emphasizing education and community unity. Rodney shares the vigil's history, initiated by Sam Smith, and the significance of the statue designed by Tina Allen. They also discuss efforts to promote reading among youth and the establishment of the multicultural bookstor...
Jan 05, 2025•30 min•Ep. 78
Tanya Flanagan hosts a year-end reflection with Dr. Elizabeth Glover, highlighting her journey from Chicago to Las Vegas, her sociological background, and her advocacy work. Dr. Glover emphasizes the importance of sustainable change, particularly in education, addressing equity, and the school-to-prison pipeline. She stresses the need for cultural inclusiveness and representation in schools. Dr. Glover also discusses her roles in various community organizations, including the National Action Net...
Dec 29, 2024•29 min•Ep. 77
Tanya Flanagan hosts Lynne Jasames on her show to discuss the upcoming Women Purpose and Processing conference, set for December 27. Lynne, an expert in trauma training and a foster care advocate, emphasizes the conference's unique, intimate atmosphere designed to empower women through shared experiences and processing. The event, which includes a panel and interactive sessions, aims to foster a sense of community and support. Lynne highlights her extensive background in trauma, foster care, and...
Dec 22, 2024•30 min•Ep. 76
Tanya Flanagan hosts The Scoop, where she discusses life, joy, and trending topics with her guest, Lynne Jasames, who embodies joy and has a transformative life story. Lynne, who grew up in a challenging environment, was in foster care, and had her first child at 14, has since graduated and earned degrees, and works in Clark County's family services department. She is organizing a second annual event, "Women Purpose and Processing," aimed at helping women process their life experiences. Lynne em...
Dec 15, 2024•30 min•Ep. 75
Tanya Flanagan hosts a conversation with Eric James, a multifaceted individual involved in various ventures including State Farm Insurance, board game creation, and a new entertainment company. Eric discusses his economics background, business strategies, and the importance of providing essential goods. He highlights the potential growth of Las Vegas as an entertainment capital, citing the arrival of Sony Studios and the benefits of local tax incentives. Eric also shares his experiences travelin...
Dec 08, 2024•30 min•Ep. 74
Tanya Flanagan hosts Christina Laster on "The Scoop" to discuss the upcoming "Power Up" event in Las Vegas on December 3-4, 2024, at the College of Southern Nevada, West Charleston campus. The event, organized by the White House Initiative for Black Americans and Discovery Education, aims to address educational and economic opportunities for Black Americans. Laster highlights the importance of direct engagement with federal agencies, including the Department of Education, IRS, and HHS, to addres...
Dec 01, 2024•30 min•Ep. 73
Tanya Flanagan interviews Bobbi Mullins, owner of Raw Remedies, a natural hair care and cultural hub in Las Vegas' Arts District. Bobbi discusses her journey from a chemist to a business owner, emphasizing her vision to create a cultural oasis. She owns a significant portion of the block on Casino Center and Colorado, planning to develop a 10-story building with a micro-hotel, retail, and cultural spaces. Bobbi highlights her community engagement, including co-founding the Black Las Vegas Food F...
Nov 24, 2024•30 min•Ep. 72
Tanya Flanagan interviews Bobbi Mullins, owner of Raw Remedies, a natural hair salon in Las Vegas's arts district. Bobbi discusses her vision for the district and her journey from a biology and chemistry background to creating plant-based hair and skincare products. She emphasizes the importance of education in natural hair care, highlighting the challenges of maintaining healthy hair in dry climates. Bobbi's products, which are 80% plant-based, include menthol crystals instead of tea tree oil f...
Nov 17, 2024•30 min•Ep. 71
Tanya Flanagan interviews Jovan Jackson, a newly elected Assemblyman for District 6 in Nevada, who overcame a felony, substance abuse, and cancer. Jackson, a cancer survivor, discussed his journey from a successful business start at 19 to a mental health crisis and incarceration. He emphasized his commitment to social justice and criminal justice reform. Jackson aims to address mental health issues and improve the criminal justice system. He also highlighted his background in mental health servi...
Nov 10, 2024•30 min•Ep. 70
