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• Cosmic quandaries
  A renowned astrophysicist explains the allure of Pluto, and the public outrage over its recent demotion from planet status.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Neil deGrasse Tyson: Director of the Hayden Planetarium and has served on NASA's advisory council. His new book is "The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America's Favorite Planet."
  More from MPR
  Black holes, killer asteroids and why Pluto wasn't a planet (03/16/2007)
  Pluto's demotion (08/25/2006)
  Solar system may grow to 12 planets (08/16/2006)
  Resources
  About Neil deGrasseTyson
• Midmorning Book Club: 'Heart of Darkness'
  Joseph Conrad's groundbreaking novel, "Heart of Darkness," explores what it means to be human in the midst of privation and violence. The interpretation of his book also has changed over time, sparking controversy along the way as well.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  John Peters: Associate professor of English at the University of North Texas and past-president of the Joseph Conrad Society. He's the author of "Conrad and Impressionism" (2001).
  Debra Romanick Baldwin: Associate professor of English at the University of Dallas.
  Resources
  The Literature Network: More about "Heart of Darkness"
  About John Peters
  About Debra Romanick Baldwin

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