No Gods No Mayors PREVIEW: Dan Gilbert and Mike Duggan (with Josh Boerman)
Mar 12, 2026
Josh Boerman, podcaster and commentator known for The Worst of All Possible Worlds, drops in to dissect Dan Gilbert and Detroit mayor Mike Duggan. The conversation strolls through Michigan politics, Gilbert's influence, local controversies and a few wild municipal stories. Expect sharp takes, local color, and plenty of banter.
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Unity Pole Saga In Hollister California
- Hollister debated installing a second flagpole called the Unity Pole after a 2019 Pride flag request sparked concerns about appearing to endorse ideologies.
- Councilors hired an Ace Hardware worker for an install quote, argued over placement, then forgot to vote on flying the Pride flag, leaving the pole largely unused.
Flag Fights Can Signal Deeper Governance Failures
- Council controversy over symbolic flags consumed time and contributed to financial mismanagement and eventual electoral turnover in Hollister.
- The mayor and several councilors were voted out amid embezzlement and a budget deficit tied to misgovernance around the flag saga.
Use Symbolic Actions To Test Civic Responsiveness
- Do leverage local listeners and symbolic gestures to hold councils accountable or raise civic awareness by submitting petitions or visible actions.
- November Kelly and Riley offer to fund and send a No Gods No Mayors flag to a Hollister listener to test council responsiveness.