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Women With Balls

The Spectator
UK Politics
Labour Party
Renewable Energy
Miatta Fahnbulleh
Economics
Female Entrepreneurship
Cost Of Living Crisis
Civil War
Jo Cox
Climate Change
Para Cycling
Paralympics
Cycling
Health and Well-Being
Investment Challenges
Women In Business
Women's Rights
Social Justice
Kay Burley
Conservative Party

The Spectator's Political Editor, Katy Balls, speaks to women fortnightly at the top of their respective games, about their passions, their battles, and what makes them tick.

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Michael Gove and Madeline Grant launch ‘Quite right!’, the new podcast from The Spectator that promises sanity and common sense in a world that too often lacks both.

Listeners can enjoy an exclusive taste of their debut episode in which they take st... more

Kirsty Wark has worked for the BBC for almost 50 years and is one of the UK’s most recognisable broadcasters. In 1976 she joined BBC Radio Scotland as a graduate researcher. Having produced and presented several shows across radio including The World... more

Deborah Mattinson joined the House of Lords as a Labour peer in February. Her involvement in politics began when she worked alongside Peter Mandelson and Philip Gould to create Labour’s Shadow Communications Agency for Neil Kinnock. In 1992 she co-fo... more

Lindsey Hilsum is the International Editor for Channel 4 News, where she has worked for over 25 years. Having started her career as an aid worker in Latin America, she transitioned to journalism, and she has now reported from six continents for over ... more

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Harry Kazianis
President and Editor in Chief of National Security Journal
National Security Journal
Episode: Introducing... Quite Right!
Kirsty Wark
One of the UK's most recognisable broadcasters with nearly 50 years in the media industry.
BBC
Episode: The Kirsty Wark Edition
Deborah Mattinson
Political consultant and former chief pollster for Gordon Brown
Labour Party
Episode: The Deborah Mattinson Edition
Lindsey Hilsum
International Editor for Channel 4 News, an experienced journalist reporting from various conflict zones and author of 'I Brought the War with Me.'
Channel 4 News
Episode: The Lindsey Hilsum Edition
Katie Lam
Conservative MP for Weald of Kent, former special advisor, and accomplished lyricist and scriptwriter.
Weald of Kent Conservative Association
Episode: The Katie Lam Edition
Kim Leadbeater
Labour MP for Batley and Spen, social cohesion advocate
jo Cox Foundation, Labour Party
Episode: The Kim Leadbeater Edition
Caroline Lucas
A prominent figure in the Green Party and the first Green MP in the UK.
Green Party
Episode: The Caroline Lucas Edition
Miatta Fahnbulleh
MP for Peckham and junior minister in the Energy Department
UK Government
Episode: The Miatta Fahnbulleh Edition
Julia Lopez
Conservative MP for Hornchurch and Upminster
Conservative Party
Episode: The Julia Lopez Edition

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Katy Balls
Host of Women With Balls and Political Editor at The Spectator, known for engaging conversations with influential women.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 188 ratings
  • I Like it but 
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    Depending on the guest everything could become a “ waaagh !!!! moment about women.

    Apple Podcasts
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    adiaz020
    United States3 years ago
  • Bro gets no play

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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Constantine Daniil
    United States3 years ago
  • Mix of guests needed

    Some good convos but why are nearly all interviewees Conservatives?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    podcast49999
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Amazing podcast

    Incredibly eye-opening and empowering. i look forward to every episode. thank you Katy and all guests, keep going 👏👏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    j.aran.
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Good stuff!

    As father of two girls I enjoy listening to the diverse and interesting women. I then pass on their stories on to my two daughters.

    Thanks Katie.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    188383
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Engaging and empowering conversations featuring compelling female guests.
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Introducing... Quite Right!
Q: What capabilities does China have regarding invading Taiwan?
China has the military capability to potentially take Taiwan, particularly western cities, but would likely face a robust defense and potential counterinsurgency, similar to the situation in Ukraine.
Introducing... Quite Right!
Q: How worried should Westerners be about China's military might?
Westerners should be concerned about China's aggressive military strategies and their focus on dominating the Indo-Pacific region, as evidenced by their military parades and advancements in weaponry.
The Kirsty Wark Edition
Q: When you decided you want to be a journalist, were your parents quite happy with that one?
Kirsty mentions that her father advised against law, indicating that he thought journalism might be a better fit for her.
The Kirsty Wark Edition
Q: To begin, we always ask the same question, which is, would you describe yours as a happy childhood?
Kirsty shares that she had a happy childhood with memories of freedom and friendship, despite some restrictions during her teenage years.
The Lindsey Hilsum Edition
Q: At what point do you start to think it's going to be reporting on it?
She explains that after finishing university and returning to Latin America, she decided to pivot from aid work to journalism, realizing that her skills lay in writing and asking questions.

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