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Raegan Neufeld

All Things Considered Host/ Arts and Culture Reporter

Raegan Neufeld is a host and reporter for KRPS. Her love for learning and connecting with interesting people led her to a career in journalism, where she aims to tell impactful stories. Originally from south central Kansas, Raegan attended Fort Hays State University and graduated in December 2024.

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  • We’re returning to 60s R&B and soul, a genre we haven’t listened to since episode four of Cutting Deep. With a few songs from the 70s as well, we’ll hear from albums like “Aretha Now” by Aretha Franklin, “ABC” by The Jackson 5, and “Love Man” by Otis Redding.
  • Take some time to chill out with this week’s episode of Cutting Deep. It features soft rock and pop songs from the 70s and 80s that were released on albums like Bruce Springsteen’s “Tunnel Of Love,” Fleetwood Mac’s “Tango in the Night,” and Jackson Browne’s “Running on Empty.”
  • We’re looking back at past playlists for this episode of Cutting Deep. These are all songs Raegan heard for the first time while hosting this show, and they’re the ones that have stuck with her the most. They range from country to rock to pop, from artists like The Judds, Heart, and Whitney Houston.
  • We were due for another country episode of Cutting Deep, and this time around it’s a mix of songs from the 80s and 90s. They come from albums like Alabama’s “Roll On,” Dolly Parton’s “White Limozeen,” The Judds’ “Rockin’ With The Rhythm,” and Chris LeDoux’s “Whatcha Gonna Do With A Cowboy.”
  • After ending its fuel rewards program on December 31st, the grocery store is now offering new savings that will benefit more customers.
  • A fun-filled hour of 80s pop music is what we have in store for this episode of Cutting Deep. Raegan talks about two of the best movie soundtracks of all time –Footloose and Dirty Dancing– and plays a song from each of them. This episode also features songs from artists like Prince, Billy Joel, and Diana Ross.
  • This episode of Cutting Deep can fall under several genres such as folk, folk rock, soft rock, and more. Whatever you want to call them, the songs on this playlist highlight how good the years 1971 and 1972 were for music. 9 out of the 13 songs in this episode were released in those years, on albums like Jim Croce’s “You Don’t Mess Around With Jim” and Carole King’s “Tapestry.”
  • KRPS underwent significant change in 2025 with major contributions from Rachel and Raegan. Additions include expanded local reporting, a new All Things Considered host, and a new weekly music show.
  • Get into the holiday spirit with this episode of Cutting Deep. We’ll listen to some classic Christmas songs, but versions that were never released as singles, such as “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” by U2, “Away in a Manger” by Johnny Cash, and “Silver Bells” by The Supremes. We’ll also hear some original compositions like “Christmas All Over Again” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
  • Cutting Deep #9 is another episode of classic rock, this time featuring songs from the 1970s that fall under subgenres like southern, progressive, and hard rock. The songs come from albums like The Who’s “Who’s Next,” Heart’s “Little Queen,” and Kansas’ “Point of Know Return.”