Steve Alexander fills in for Max Armstrong.

Max Armstrong is in Des Moines, Iowa, for World Pork Expo.

There is an American bacon critic. He has chosen best bacon in country. It is from Iowa.

A Louisiana girl is on road trip where the 7-year-old girl hugs law enforcement to show her appreciation for law enforcement. 

Annual revival of pony express is underway.

Father's Day - Max Armstrong has a book, Stories from the Heartland. You can get it in time for Father's Day. MaxArmstrongBook.com.