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Claude Knobler

Claude Knobler is an author and former radio personality. His “A Reader's Diary” can be be found at https://claudeknobler.substack.com.

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FIRE ESCAPE

How NOT to Pack Your Go-Bag in an Apocalyptic Wildfire

What happens when L.A.’s super-hip residents are suddenly confronted by disaster? An author and former actor explains.

Claude Knobler

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ONLY THE BEST PEOPLE

Donald Trump’s Unverified but Not Impossible VP Short List

Rubio, Vance, Burgum? Snooze. Here’s six veep contenders Trump really wants.

Claude Knobler

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