The Saturday Selection, Vol. 127
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The Saturday Selection, Vol. 127
Legendary LIFE covers, Orna on interviewing, defectors, and much more.
Every day, WITI’s group chats buzz with fresh links. As part of our Saturday send for paid readers, we round up 11 of the best.
It’s WITI, on the weekend.
Why are these interesting?
10 Legendary Covers of LIFE Magazine (Domestika)
After the exciting relaunch, I wanted to go back in time a bit.
Where Have All the Car Commercials Gone? (WSJ)
Automakers are emphasizing streaming and regional TV over the big brand storytelling that long dominated prime time.
Listening for the Unconscious (NYRB)
Orna Guralnik and Merve Emre on the overlap being a great therapist and a great interviewer...
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