She is the co-editor of the 2010 book "The Obama Effect: Multidisciplinary Renderings of the 2008 Campaign," which places Barack Obama’s candidacy and victory in the context of the American experience with race and the media. Moffitt is a frequent contributor to discussions about race and politics on Midday with Dan Rodricks and the Marc Steiner Show. Contact her at kmoffitt@umbc.edu or 410-455-1451.