Krystal Ball

PoliticsVideo & PodcastMedia Criticism

Co-host of Breaking Points, an independent political news program she launched with Saagar Enjeti after leaving The Hill in 2021. Ball is a former Democratic congressional candidate and former MSNBC host who has built a reputation for populist commentary that crosses partisan lines — criticizing both Democratic and Republican establishments when she believes they're serving donor interests over voters. Breaking Points operates entirely independently of corporate media, funded by subscribers, and has grown into one of the most-watched political programs on YouTube. Ball consistently focuses on economic inequality, media accountability, and working-class political representation.

Known for

Co-founded Breaking Points in 2021 after leaving The Hill's Rising program
Ran as a Democratic candidate for Virginia's 10th congressional district in 2012
Breaking Points has grown into one of the most-watched independent political news programs on YouTube
Known for populist commentary that criticizes both parties equally, drawing a cross-partisan audience