Junk food or Michigan treasures? On National Junk Food Day, Michiganders embrace their favorite snack brands.

Mashup photo of Michigan junk foods. From left to right: Detroit National Coney Island hot dog, Buddy's Detroit-style pizza, Faygo pop cans, Germack nuts
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DETROIT (WWJ) - Today, Michiganders are celebrating National Junk Food Day by turning to their favorite brands. And looking around, there are a lot of snack brands native to The Mitten.

On a new Daily J podcast, WWJ's Zach Clark explores why Michigan is such a hotbed for snacking.

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