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Cutting Deep

Cutting Deep #29 - May 6, 2026

By Raegan Neufeld

Published May 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM CDT

For the first time in a long time, this is an episode of Cutting Deep with music from the 2000s, plus a couple of songs from the late 90s. They come from albums like Tim McGraw’s “Everywhere,” Gretchen Wilson’s “Here For The Party” and Miranda Lambert’s “Kerosene.”

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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