On Sunday, April 12, 2026, Shake It Off With Mert & Lucas, Live! welcomes a guest whose professional life has unfolded at the intersection of journalism, law, public service, and the unforgiving machinery of American politics. Jami Floyd joins the program for a conversation that promises to be candid, unsparing, and deeply revealing about the realities of running for office in the modern era.
Floyd is an attorney, veteran journalist, and public‑affairs commentator whose work has appeared across major national networks and public‑media platforms. Over the course of her career, she has anchored breaking‑news coverage, led editorial teams, hosted long‑form public‑affairs programming, and built a reputation for incisive legal analysis and fearless commentary. Her reporting and on‑air work have consistently gravitated toward the places where law, politics, and public accountability collide.
Recently, Floyd stepped directly into the political arena as a candidate for Congress in New York’s 12th District. What began as a spirited campaign quickly became a firsthand education in the structural, financial, and institutional barriers that shape who gets to run, who gets taken seriously, and who gets pushed aside long before a single vote is cast. After months on the trail, Floyd ultimately suspended her campaign, citing the entrenched obstacles that confront candidates without deep-pocketed backers, institutional support, or access to the political machinery that quietly determines viability.
On April 12, Floyd will speak openly about that experience: the decision to suspend her run, the systemic inequities she encountered, and the broader architecture of American politics that continues to determine which voices break through and which are filtered out. From fundraising mechanics to media gatekeeping, from ballot‑access hurdles to the narratives that shape public perception, Floyd brings both lived experience and professional insight to a conversation that feels urgently relevant.
About the Hosts
Lucas A. Ferrara is a New York attorney, law professor, award‑winning film producer, and editorial strategist. He leads media, law, and storytelling projects that blend precision, wit, and cultural insight. Ferrara is known for his signature hybrid talkie style, a muscular, narrative‑driven approach that shapes sharp, accessible conversations across radio, YouTube, and social platforms.
Mert Roberts is a seasoned broadcaster and cultural commentator whose on‑air presence blends curiosity, skepticism, and a talent for drawing out the story beneath the story. With a background in public affairs and community engagement, Roberts anchors the show’s spirited debates and keeps the conversation grounded, dynamic, and deeply human.
Together, Mert and Lucas will guide Floyd through a wide‑ranging discussion that explores:
• Her decades‑long career in journalism, law, and public service
• Why she suspended her congressional campaign
• The systemic obstacles she confronted, from fundraising mechanics to institutional gatekeeping
• How media narratives shape candidate viability
• What her experience reveals about who gets to run, who gets heard, and who gets shut out
Listeners can tune in live on Sunday, April 12, from 7 to 9 PM ET on AM970. The program is available on the AM970 mobile app or via the station’s website:
https://am970theanswer.com/radioshow/shake-it-off-with-mert-lucas-live
Replays will stream afterward on Apple, Amazon, iHeart, Spotify, and additional platforms.
More information is available at: https://shakeitofflive.com/
The System Stopped Her Run. It Won’t Stop Her Voice.
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