WPTF Morning News

Karen Bailey-Chapman on federal legislation to keep modified vehicles safe

Karen Bailey-Chapman, senior vice president of public and government affairs for the Specialty Equipment Market Association, joins Lisa Price to discuss a federal bill that would require the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to create guidelines for calibrating Advanced Driver Assistance Systems after a vehicle has been modified or customized.

Jay Ratliff on a Los Angeles runway near-collision, the MH370 search and TSA staffing concerns

Aviation analyst Jay Ratliff joins Lisa Price to break down a near-collision at Los Angeles International Airport between two United Airlines jets, explaining how a crew making a wrong turn onto an active runway forced a high-speed abort just before takeoff. Ratliff also gives an update on the latest search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which again turned up nothing after months of scanning a previously unsearched stretch of the Indian Ocean. He also addresses growing TSA staffing concerns tied to missed paychecks during the government shutdown and what travelers should expect at major hub airports.

Lauren Wieczorek on Healing Transitions' new recovery housing for women and children

Lauren Wieczorek, co-chair of the Forward Together campaign for Healing Transitions, joins Lisa Price to discuss the Raleigh nonprofit's $14 million campaign to build a first-of-its-kind recovery-oriented housing facility on its women's campus. Wieczorek explains how the new apartment homes will allow women who complete the program to remain close to support services and reunite with their children, and how the project addresses the lack of affordable housing for women transitioning out of addiction treatment. To learn more or donate, visit forwardtogetherht.org [http://forwardtogetherht.org].

Jill Schlesinger on rising gas prices, market volatility and the February jobs report

Jill Schlesinger of JillOnMoney.com [http://JillOnMoney.com] joins Lisa Price to break down the economic ripple effects of the conflict in the Middle East, including oil prices topping $100 a barrel and gas prices jumping nearly 50 cents a gallon in a week. Schlesinger also explains why the fertilizer supply chain could push grocery prices higher, advises long-term investors to stay the course on their 401(k)s despite market turbulence, and weighs in on the February jobs report that showed the economy lost 92,000 positions.

Mike Raley on Lou Holtz and his time at NC State

Hall of Famer Mike Raley joins Lisa Price to reflect on the life and legacy of college football coach Lou Holtz, who passed away recently. Raley, who was at NC State during Holtz's tenure from 1972 to 1975, shares personal memories of Holtz recording his coach's show at WPTF studios on South Salisbury Street and recalls the impact he made on players, students and the Raleigh community. The two also discuss how Holtz would fit into the modern era of college football.