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In Conversation: UTC’s Dr. Mark Johnson On “American Bacon”

Ben Greenwell with Dr. Mark Johnson at WUTC.
Ray Bassett / WUTC
Ben Greenwell with Dr. Mark Johnson at WUTC.

(Aired Tues 5/05/26)

Bring on the bacon.

Mark Johnson, a professor of history here on our campus - the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - is the author of a recently-released book, “American Bacon: The History of a Food Phenomenon,” published by the University of Georgia Press.

He spoke with Ben Greenwell, a student intern for “Scenic Roots” in UTC’s Department of Communication.

Cover of “American Bacon.”
University of Georgia Press

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Ray is the host and producer of "Scenic Roots" - Mondays through Thursdays at 3 PM - and WUTC's Editorial Director.