Dr. Mark Johnson, Assistant Professor of History at UTC, joined Jed & JR Mornings on WGOW 102.3 FM to discuss America’s enduring love for bacon, noting that the average American eats about 18 pounds each year. Johnson, whose forthcoming book is titled American Bacon: The History of a Food Phenomenon, explored how bacon evolved into a cultural icon and national obsession, blending history, marketing, and nostalgia into one of America’s most beloved food stories. Interview starts at the 22:30 mark. >>>Listen>>>