Howie Carr is a well-known American author and journalist, who has gained a reputation for his conservative views expressed on his radio talk show. He is currently a columnist for the Boston Herald and also hosts a radio talk show that is syndicated throughout New England. Carr's radio show is popular and can be heard on more than 20 stations across the region.\n \n Carr is a New York Times bestselling author, having written several true crime biographies, including "The Brothers Bulger" and "Hitman." He has also written a crime novel titled "Hard Knocks." In 1985, Carr won a National Magazine Award, and in 2008, he was elected to the National Radio Hall of Fame, a testament to his influence and popularity in the industry.
In addition to his work in journalism and literature, Carr has also contributed to Breitbart.com. He has had a tumultuous relationship with infamous Boston organized-crime boss, Whitey Bulger, who was so angered by Carr's reporting that he put out a murder contract on him. During Bulger's trial on murder and racketeering charges in 2013, he attempted to have Carr banned from the courtroom by calling him as a defense witness. Despite this, Carr has continued to report on organized crime in Boston and remains a respected figure in the industry.
Carr is also a family man and lives in suburban Boston with his wife and three daughters. He has taught a course at Harvard and has had to cross a picket line against himself to get to his class, a testament to his unwavering dedication to his work.