Though best known for his current work as a television news journalist, Carter began his broadcast career in 1988 as a radio reporter.

Later, his work as a radio reporter brought him a measure of prominence when he interviewed Nelson Mandela during latter's trip to New York.

[4] In 2006, Carter made national news as the moderator of a series of statewide debates in New York State, which included then-senator Hillary Clinton.

The book describes Carter's journey from the public school system and the housing projects of New York City to his career in journalism.

[citation needed] In 2009, Carter was convicted of a misdemeanor, attempted assault of his wife, but won his case on appeal.