Krystal Ball

Krystal Marie Ball (born November 24, 1981) is an American political commentator, media host, and former political candidate. She gained recognition as a television host at MSNBC and a regular contributor to The Huffington Post. Ball co-hosted The Hill's Rising alongside Saagar Enjeti and, in May 2021, announced their departure to launch their own independent project titled Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar. She is also a co-host with her husband Kyle Kulinski on the podcast Krystal Kyle & Friends. Additionally, Ball has appeared as a guest on various networks including CNN, CNBC, Fox News, and programs like Real Time with Bill Maher. In the 2010 election, Ball was the Democratic Party nominee for Congress in Virginia's 1st congressional district, ultimately losing to Republican incumbent Rob Wittman. She is also the founder of the People's House Project, a political action committee supporting Democratic candidates.