Krystal Ball
Krystal Marie Ball is an American political commentator and podcast host.
Krystal Marie Ball is an American political commentator and podcast host. She is best known as a co-host of *Breaking Points* and *Krystal Kyle & Friends*, and previously worked in television political commentary and briefly ran for Congress.
Early life and background
Krystal Marie Ball was born on November 24, 1981, in King George County, Virginia. Publicly available sources identify her as American and note that she later became known for political commentary rather than elected office.
Political career
Ball previously ran for Congress, giving her an early political profile before moving into media. Later coverage describes her as having limited direct political experience beyond that campaign.
Media career
Ball became a television commentator, including as a co-host of MSNBC's *The Cycle* and later *Rising* on *The Hill*. In 2021, she and Saagar Enjeti left *Rising* to launch the independent project *Breaking Points*.
Podcasts and independent media
Ball is a co-host of *Breaking Points*, an American political news and opinion series, and also co-hosts *Krystal Kyle & Friends* with Kyle Kulinski. Her work is associated with independent political media and commentary.
Key facts
- Ball co-hosts *Breaking Points* with Saagar Enjeti.
- She also co-hosts the podcast *Krystal Kyle & Friends* with her husband, Kyle Kulinski.
- She previously co-hosted MSNBC's *The Cycle*.
- Ball was a co-host of *The Hill*'s *Rising* before leaving with Enjeti in 2021 to launch *Breaking Points*.
- She was once a political candidate, running for Congress in Virginia.
Ball is an American political commentator whose work may be of interest to Canadian readers following U.S. politics and independent political media.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krystal_BallSupports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, and major media roles including *Breaking Points*, *The Cycle*, *Rising*, and *Krystal Kyle & Friends*.
- The Washington Post — https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/krystal-ball-from-scandal-star-to-professional-pundit/2011/09/09/gIQAK8VyKK_story.htmlSupports: Background as a former congressional candidate and transition into political commentary.
- Current Affairs — https://www.currentaffairs.org/news/krystal-ballSupports: Identification as co-host of *Breaking Points* and commentary role in independent media.