Sputnik, Fantasy TV, Sharon Jones
We celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sputnik and look at the satellite’s long-lasting impact on American culture, language, and design. The writer John Haskell imagines the thoughts racing through the furry head of the most famous space dog, Laika. Plus, a look at the fantasy-filled TV season – and 1960s-style soul from Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings.
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