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Even though it's been nearly eight months since political rivals in Iraq came together to form a coalition government, key positions in that government have yet to be filled. One member of Parliament says most Iraqis — and many American policymakers — now regret pushing for a power-sharing arrangement.

Since 2004 more than 50 cities and their writers have been featured in books celebrating the dark and disturbing genre of mystery fiction called "noir." This year San Diego's dark corners have been exposed in "San Diego Noir." We discuss the art of noir fiction set within the San Diego region.

Airs Monday, July 2, 2012 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV

The shakeup comes as Republicans step up pressure over the agency's failed gun trafficking operation. Kenneth E. Melson has stepped down. B. Todd Jones, U.S. attorney for Minnesota, will be the agency's new acting director.

Seth McFarlane's Big Screen Debut

Airs Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV

Give Me That Old Time Religion... Again?

Airs Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV

The military leaders controlling Egypt after President Hosni Mubarak's ouster have pledged to turn over power in a matter of months. As they work with civilians toward transition to a democratically elected government, trust is key; the army has vested interests and has shown no fondness for democracy in the past.

Beyonce! Natural disasters! No showers! The 11th Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was full of surprises this past weekend, and Culture Lust contributor Meredith Hattam decamped for its crowded fields. Plus: a look at Coachella fashion.