This week on The Joint Forces Podcast, Luke Scarmazzo gets real with Cody Bass—the “Outlaw Mayor of Tahoe.” Born into a cannabis family, Cody took his first steps into cultivation at 18 in Mendocino, then built Tahoe Wellness Cooperative in 2009, licensing his own land and fostering some of California’s most sustainable grow practices. By 2018, the people of South Lake Tahoe elected him to city council, and in December 2023 he became mayor, bringing that same outlaw spirit into government Luke and Cody chop it up about life in Tahoe, blending the worlds of public service and plant activism. They talk about Cody’s journey from the hills of Mendocino to running a city, navigating legal drama, crafting policy, and keeping the culture alive—no fluff, just real talk. If you respect that hybrid hustle of grassroots grower turned civic leader, this one’s for you.Follow Luke Scarmazzo:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukescarmazzo/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jointforcespodcast/Follow Cody:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ydocbass/Produced by Gears and GritInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gears.and.grit/Get Luke Scarmazzo's book ”High Price” on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0m48P0EAbout The Joint Forces Podcast:Welcome to The Joint Forces Podcast—where the hustle meets the heart of the cannabis game. Hosted by Luke Scarmazzo, a real one who did 15 years in federal prison just for running a legit medical dispensary under California law, this podcast keeps it raw and unfiltered. Luke breaks down the business, culture, and legal drama surrounding the cannabis industry, bringing in voices that matter—entrepreneurs, activists, and folks who’ve done time for the plant they love.This ain't just talk; it’s about shining a light on untold stories and real struggles in the cannabis world. Whether it's chopping it up with industry leaders or hearing from people fighting outdated drug laws, The Joint Forces Podcast delivers the truth from those who lived it. Luke’s journey from prison to reform advocate gives him a front-row seat to the game—perfect for listeners who want the real deal on cannabis legalization, social justice, and what it takes to thrive in the green space today.