Tanya Flanagan hosts a panel discussion on breast cancer awareness, featuring black women who have experienced the disease. Judge Belinda T. Harris, a multiple breast cancer survivor, shares her journey, including her diagnosis at age 36 and the challenges of balancing her legal career with treatment. Jacobi Clarke, diagnosed at 27 with stage 3B invasive ductal carcinoma, discusses her aggressive treatment plan and the importance of self-advocacy. Selena, diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer, emphasizes the significance of self-exams and lifestyle changes, such as adopting a healthier diet. The panel highlights the unique challenges faced by black women with breast cancer and the importance of early detection and personalized treatment.

The Scoop with Tanya Flanagan focused on the importance of advocacy in the nonprofit space, particularly during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Guests included Tammy Moyo, a breast cancer survivor and advocate for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Amanda McWilliams, a lead legislative ambassador, and Latoschka Nether, the senior grassroots advocacy manager for Nevada. They discussed their personal experiences with cancer, the significance of self-advocacy, and their efforts in legislative advocacy. Tanya shared her bill, AB 428, which allows women diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer to access IVF under insurance. The guests emphasized the power of personal stories in driving legislative change and encouraged others to get involved in advocacy.

Congressman Steven Horsford discussed the ongoing government shutdown, its impact on federal employees, and the broader implications for healthcare and social services. He highlighted the effects of proposed healthcare cuts, including a $104,000 reduction in Nevada Health Link and $200,000 cuts to Medicaid, affecting 500,000 families. Horsford also addressed the $100 billion cut to the Nutrition Assistance Program and the $300 billion cut to the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. He emphasized the need for bipartisan cooperation to resolve the shutdown and protect healthcare and other essential services.