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Cutting Deep

Cutting Deep #25 - April 8, 2026

By Raegan Neufeld

Published April 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM CDT

The songs featured in this episode are mostly from the 70s and mostly fall under the genres of rock or pop. But the more common thread between them is that they’re good songs to listen to during spring, summer or whenever the weather is nice. They come from artists such as Stevie Wonder, Fleetwood Mac and Bruce Springsteen.

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 Inman, Kansas, Raegan attended Fort Hays State University and graduated in December 2024.

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