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Cutting Deep

Cutting Deep #15 - January 28, 2026

By Raegan Neufeld

Published January 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM CST

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.”

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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