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Cutting Deep #11 - December 31, 2025

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.”

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.