
Women With Balls
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Feb 7, 2019 • 30min
The Jess Phillips Edition
Join Katy Balls as she talks to MP Jess Phillips about growing in an activist home, her life path before becoming an MP and her newfound Twitter fame. Hosted by Katy Balls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 24, 2019 • 29min
The Sarah Baxter Edition
Sarah Baxter is Deputy Editor of the Sunday Times. Katy talks to Sarah about what it was like to be a woman in the lobby before 'Blair's Babes', the best way to tackle sexism (she says, ignore it and go 'full speed ahead'), and whether Jeremy Corbyn is quite the Labour leader she hopes for.Presented by Katy Balls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 7, 2019 • 37min
The Helena Morrissey Edition
Join Katy Balls as she interviews Dame Helena Morrissey - a financier, a campaigner for more women in the boardrooms, and the mother to nine children. How does she balance kids and a career? Why does she think men and women are fundamentally different? And what is the most effective way to get a raise? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 7, 2019 • 27min
The Liz Truss Edition
Katy Balls talks to Liz Truss, chief secretary to the Treasury, about her shameful Lib Dem past, why she loves cheese, and how The Thick Of It made her life harder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 7, 2019 • 30min
The Emma Barnett Edition
With columnist and BBC Radio 5 Live broadcaster, Emma Barnett. Katy talks to Emma about stepping in for Andrew Marr, interviewing the Prime Minister, and how her granddad is her most loyal fan.Presented by Katy Balls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.