Unfiltered with State Representative Gabby Salinas: One Latina Fighting Tennessee’s Supermajority

In this episode of Politics Unfiltered host Hendrell Remus sits down with Tennessee State Representative Gabby Salinas — an immigrant, three‑time cancer survivor, scientist, and the first Democratic Latina elected in Tennessee’s House District 97. They discuss her personal journey from Bolivia to Memphis, the impact of St. Jude, and what motivated her to enter public service.

Topics include the fight for Medicaid expansion and affordable, quality health care (including support for single‑payer concepts), the challenges of serving in a Republican supermajority legislature, recent legal battles over National Guard deployments in Memphis, and the current national immigration climate. Salinas also reflects on education, Plyler v. Doe concerns, the importance of civic engagement, and the path forward for Democrats in the South ahead of 2026.

Listeners should expect a candid, personal conversation about policy and politics, the stakes for vulnerable communities in Tennessee, and practical calls to action for voters and organizers who want to help change the state’s political trajectory.