Krystal Ball

Krystal Ball

Keynote Speaker: Former Democrat Nominee for Virginia Congress; Podcast Host of "Krystal, Kyle & Friends" & "Breaking Points with Krystal & Saagar"

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Krystal Ball Biography

Krystal Ball is a political commentator, journalist, author, and media entrepreneur whose career spans electoral politics, national television, and independent media. Ball holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Virginia and worked as a certified public accountant before entering politics. She ran as a Democrat for Virginia's 1st congressional district, campaigning on economic reform and drawing national attention to issues of sexism in campaigns after a scandal involving leaked personal photos. Although she did not win the race, Forbes Magazine included her on its list of "The Top 25 Most Powerful Women of the Midterm Elections." This experience navigating public scrutiny and gender bias in politics influenced her direct approach to media.

Ball co-hosted "The Cycle," a political talk show on MSNBC, providing commentary on political and social issues. She became a frequent political commentator and appeared on programs such as "The Today Show," "The Ed Show," "Good Morning America," and "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell." One of her widely discussed monologues on "The Cycle" was a critique of Hillary Clinton, urging her not to run for president.

Ball is also a published author and political organizer. Her first book, "Reversing the Apocalypse: Hijacking the Democratic Party to Save the World," argues that the Democratic Party should return to its New Deal roots by adopting a more economically interventionist agenda. Ball also created the People's House Project, a political action committee supporting Democratic causes. Her second book, co-authored with Saagar Enjeti, is "The Populist's Guide to 2020: A New Right and New Left Are Rising," which explores cross-ideological populist politics.

Ball began hosting the webcast "Rising" on The Hill, originally co-hosting with Buck Sexton and later with Saagar Enjeti. The show featured news and commentary from an independent platform, with Ball representing left-wing populism and Enjeti representing right-wing populism. Ball and Enjeti later launched their own independent project, "Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar." The show quickly grew its audience, surpassing 1 million subscribers on YouTube and ranking among the top political podcasts in the United States on both YouTube and Spotify.

Ball's co-hosting of "Breaking Points" has contributed to the mainstreaming of populist critiques within U.S. political media, reaching a broad audience and positioning the show as a leading political podcast. She has appeared as a guest on networks such as CNN, CNBC, and Fox News, and has been featured on shows like "Real Time with Bill Maher." Ball's willingness to challenge orthodoxies across the political spectrum, combined with her background in economics, electoral politics, and national broadcasting, establishes her as a distinctive voice in American political media.

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Krystal Ball Videos

Joe Rogan Experience #1668 - Krystal & Saagar
Krystal Ball: Unabashed Left Populism | Doomscroll
Confronting Capitalism: Which Way Forward for the Left?

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Krystal Ball is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Women, Women in Business, Female Leadership, Political, Democrat, Government, Journalist and Podcast Host.

Where does Krystal Ball travel from?

Krystal Ball generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Krystal Ball for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Krystal Ball for your next private or corporate function.

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Krystal Ball is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Women, Women in Business and Female Leadership. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Krystal Ball generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Angela Rye, Katty Kay and Mona Das. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Krystal Ball for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/05/2026.

Krystal Ball Videos

Joe Rogan Experience #1668 - Krystal & Saagar
Krystal Ball: Unabashed Left Populism | Doomscroll
Confronting Capitalism: Which Way Forward for the Left?
“Who's Afraid of Bernie Sanders?” with Krystal Ball, Matt Karp, and ...
  • How do I book Krystal Ball to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Krystal Ball for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Krystal Ball, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Krystal Ball or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Krystal Ball for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Krystal Ball, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Krystal Ball, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Krystal Ball speak about?

    Krystal Ball is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Women, Women in Business, Female Leadership, Political, Democrat, Government, Journalist and Podcast Host.
  • Where does Krystal Ball travel from?

    Krystal Ball generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Krystal Ball?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Krystal Ball for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Krystal Ball for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Krystal Ball or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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