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Cutting Deep

Cutting Deep #10 - December 24, 2025

By Raegan Neufeld

Published December 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM CST

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

Raegan Neufeld

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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