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According to philosopher Archilochus, people are either foxes or hedgehogs, and this week on WireTap, Starlee explains why Jonathan is a classic hedgehog. Plus, Jonathan speaks with a discount medium who specializes in channeling b-list historical figures: people like Lincoln's haberdasher, or Joan of Arc's sister, Nancy...of Arc. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.

Ever wondered if you were delivered by a stork as a baby, or dug up from a cabbage patch? Tune in to Wiretap on Sunday for a lesson in human reproduction. Award-winning author Heather O'Neill will read her short story "Where Babies Come From." That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.

Jonathan finds himself double-booked this week on WireTap He's supposed to introduce an experimental art band at the CBC, but he's also promised to take his 8-year-old goddaughter honey-tasting. So who gets left high and dry? Find out this week on WireTap. As well, Jonathan's mother makes her debut in the world of avant-garde music. That's on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.

Superman takes on Batman this week on WireTap. No, the two comic-book good guys don't suddenly decide to duke it out for supremacy. It's a debate between Jonathan and his thirteen year-old daughter ZouZou about which one is the better hero. Listen in as they try to put this age-old dispute to rest, once and for all. Also, Jonathan's father reminisces about his trip to Barcelona as a young man. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.

Sherlock Holmes was the first to point out how little most of us really observe about our surroundings. This week on WireTap, Jonathan tests Tucker's perception skills with a pop quiz...about the minute details of his own apartment. Also, Starlee reunites with her 15-year-old personal intern and Gregor tries to convince Jonathan to leave the hustle behind and take some dance lessons. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.

This week on WireTap, it's an exploration of Negative Scanning. It's the art of still managing to find something wrong when everything seems to be going just fine. It's not being able to wear your favorite shirt because there's a pen mark on the sleeve. Its not being able to enjoy your wedding day because you're pretty sure the guy at the corner store doesn't like you. People who are trying to free themselves of this crippling condition check in on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.

Jonathan finds him self in an awkward position that comes to us all eventually. Josh needs a letter of recommendation to go with his application for a job as a Yukon hotel caretaker, so he asks Jonathan. The trouble is that he's not exactly qualified for the position. Plus, Gregor offers a few words of wisdom as desperate callers phone in for advice. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.

This week on WireTap, it's all about "helping Johnny" as Howard takes a stab at the coveted WireTap internship position by preparing Jonathan's cocoa, doing his dry-cleaning, booking guests, and lots more besides.  But does Howard have what it takes to become a permanent member of the WireTap team?  Or will he go the way of oh-so-many interns past?  Plus, Gregor pitches an ad campaign that will help make up for Jonathan's lack of sex appeal.  That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.

Jonathan tackles another Old Testament classic this week on WireTap. He gives his version of the story of David and Goliath in front of a live studio audience. And Jonathan's parents weigh in with their son's funniest moments - that is, if they can remember any. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.

This week on Wiretap, a holiday spectacular....Joseph divulges the frustrations of having your wife cheat on you with God and the anxieties of raising a holy baby. Plus, Heather O'Neil reads her story "The Gospel According to Mary M. of Cartier Elementary. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.