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Who wants to live forever? We speak with the director of the Immortality Institute to find out. And what Halloween discussion of immortality would be complete without Vampires?

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WireTap Why We Mistakes May 3, 2009 | 26:29Howard is the subject of a young graduate student's thesis paper but the focus of the study turns out to be less flattering than he imagines.
WireTap - Half BakedJan 25, 2009 | 26:29WireTap Half Baked Audio
WireTap Half Baked Jan 25, 2009 | 26:29Jonathan picks up the phone book and calls up other Jonathan Goldsteins to see what they have in common, aside from their name.
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WireTap How to Build a Bomb Shelter Feb 22, 2009 | 26:30Experience entertainment you needn't leave the house for as Howard decides he wants to become a shut-in. Plus, Daily Show writer Rob Kutner discusses his recent book, Apocalypse How.
WireTap - Lew WassermanFeb 15, 2009 | 26:29WireTap Lew Wasserman Audio
WireTap Lew Wasserman Feb 15, 2009 | 26:29Josh lies his way into a new job at a yoga magazine but is worried that he's soon going to be downward facing the unemployment line.
WireTap - Splendours of the Small ScreenMay 24, 2009 | 26:29WireTap Splendours of the Small Screen Audio
WireTap Splendours of the Small Screen May 24, 2009 | 26:29This week on WireTap Josh gets a new job as personal assistant to Randy Dandy, child television star. Plus a YouTube celebrity calls Jonathan for advice on how to deal with life in the limelight.
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