The Scoop with Tanya Flanagan

Tanya Flanagan Talks Public Health with Alisa Howard and Jackie Brown, Covering Maternal Health, Food Insecurity, and Nevada's Fight for Community Wellness

Tanya Flanagan hosts a discussion on public health, featuring Alisa Howard and Jackie Brown. Alisa, founder of Minority Health Consultants, discusses her 13-year career in public health, focusing on infectious and chronic diseases, and her recent work on maternal health in Nevada. Jackie, a public health consultant, highlights her background in nutrition and fitness, emphasizing the impact of environmental factors like heat and food insecurity on health. They stress the importance of mindfulness, community engagement, and accessible resources for improving public health. Tanya also mentions her legislative efforts to address food insecurity in Nevada.

Tanya Flanagan Celebrates Juneteenth on "The Scoop" and Sits Down with Miss Nevada Corporate America 2026 Nina Bailey to Explore Social Impact Investing, Financial Literacy, and Her "Impact First" Platform

Tanya Flanagan hosts "The Scoop" and celebrates Juneteenth, highlighting local activities. She interviews Nina Bailey, Miss Nevada Corporate America 2026, about her journey and platform. Nina, a social impact investor, repurposes properties to support nonprofits and housing for those reentering society. Her platform, Impact First, focuses on infrastructure, mindset, partnerships, access, capacity, and transformation. Nina shares her experiences, including working with children on financial literacy and the challenges of balancing her role with her business. She encourages others to consider competing in pageants and promotes her social media for more information.

Dr. Toni Bond Joins The Scoop to Explore How Life's Seasons Drive Personal Growth, Resilience, and Self-Discovery

Tanya Flanagan hosts "The Scoop" with guest Dr. Toni Bond, discussing the impact of life's seasons on personal growth. Dr. Bond, a newly ordained minister and reproductive justice advocate, reflects on her journey through seasons of life, using metaphors like sowing in spring and harvesting in summer. They explore the concept of seasons as temporary yet transformative phases, emphasizing the importance of facing challenges, self-discovery, and community. Dr. Bond shares her upcoming vacation to Martha's Vineyard and the significance of rest and reflection in winter. The conversation highlights the cyclical nature of life and the need for introspection and resilience.

Tanya Flanagan Talks Healthcare Policy, Smoking Prevention, and Specialist Access With Nevada Assembly Member and Former Doctor David Orentlicher

Tanya Flanagan hosts a discussion with Assembly Member David Orentlicher, who represents District 20 in Nevada. Orentlicher, a former doctor, discusses his transition to health policy due to systemic issues in healthcare, such as uninsurance and social determinants of health. He emphasizes the need for preventive measures, particularly reducing smoking rates, which are high in Nevada. Orentlicher also highlights the challenges of accessing specialists and the high costs of healthcare, suggesting that government negotiation with hospitals could lower prices. He advocates for better healthcare policies and the importance of early voting, which ends on June 5.

Tanya Flanagan Interviews Nevada Assembly District Two Candidate Kamilah Bywaters on Education Advocacy, Supporting Students with Disabilities, and Driving Legislative Change

Tanya Flanagan hosts a talk show where she discusses life, joy, and trending topics. In this episode, she interviews Kamilah Bywaters, a candidate for Assembly District Two in Nevada. Bywaters shares her background, including her father's influence as a special education teacher, her education journey from Howard University, and her work in education advocacy. She discusses the challenges faced by students with disabilities and her efforts to establish the Las Vegas Alliance of Black School Educators. Bywaters also touches on her aspirations for legislative change to address broader systemic issues in education and other areas affecting families. The conversation concludes with Bywaters sharing her personal interests and contact information for her campaign and community work.