Proportional representation, explained. From The Ezra Klein Show, May 2026 (3 minutes). Full episode
Talks
Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop
Why American politics got stuck in a zero-sum, two-party fight, and why it will not fix itself.
The Future of American Democracy
American democracy has broken down and repaired itself before. What past renewals teach us, and why the next one could come sooner than we think.
More Parties, Better Parties
How proportional representation, fusion voting and a larger House could open space for the parties a healthy democracy needs.
Lee also speaks on: the two-party doom loop and polarization · proportional representation · expanding the House · fusion voting and new parties · gerrymandering and redistricting · primaries · Congress · lobbying and money in politics · third parties and independents
Talks are tailored to each audience, from Constitution Day lectures to policy conferences. Formats: keynote, conversation or fireside chat, panel, and classroom visit, in person or virtual.
Booking
To invite Lee to speak, email speaking@leedrutman.org.
Watch full talks
At New America, January 2020
At the American Enterprise Institute (with Yuval Levin), January 2020
Recent talks
Constitution Day Lecture, College of Charleston, September 2026
