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BONUS: Here's how China is beating the US in automobile supremacy, plus training workers for an AI future and the country's biggest owl event

Author: Audacy March 5, 2026 Duration: 22:12

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Why is China beating the U.S. in electric vehicle production and innovation? Here's why. Plus, a professor discusses preparing students for an AI future and we learn about the country's biggest owl festival, where everyone is urged to come on down and 'have a hoot.'

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