The History of Impeachment with Michael J. Gerhardt

Virtual Lecture with Michael J. Gerhardt

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | 7–8 pm CT | Zoom

Impeachment is one of the most powerful, and most debated, tools in the U.S. Constitution. But how has it actually been used throughout American history, and what does it reveal about our democracy today? In this engaging lecture, constitutional scholar Michael Gerhardt will trace the history of impeachment, from its origins to modern cases, examining how it has shaped the balance of power between branches of government.

Attendees will strengthen soft skills such as critical thinking, civic literacy, historical awareness, perspective-taking, and respectful dialogue, skills that deepen understanding of American democracy and its challenges.

About Michael J. Gerhardt:

Michael J. Gerhardt is the Burton Craige Distinguished Professor of Jurisprudence at the University of North Carolina School of Law and a nationally recognized expert on constitutional law. He has testified more than a dozen times before Congress, including as the only joint witness in President Clinton’s impeachment and as the first expert witness in President Trump’s impeachment. He is the author of several books, including Impeachment: What Everyone Needs to Know and The Federal Impeachment Process: A Constitutional and Historical Analysis.

Moderator Josh Wolsky is a local media entrepreneur and community storyteller working to reimagine what local news can look like in smaller cities. He builds and operates multiple hyperlocal platforms that combine journalism, local history, events, and business promotion, while developing automation tools that help independent publishers do more with fewer resources. Having studied economics, Josh developed a lasting interest in scarcity and resource allocation — principles he first learned to apply on the golf course while working as a professional caddy.