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Bring Back The Porch

Heartfelt conversations from Medicine Hat, aimed at strengthening our community and fostering genuine connection.

What We Talk About

We believe the best ideas are born from simple conversations, just like they used to happen on a front porch. Our podcast is a modern platform for these heartfelt discussions in Medicine Hat.

Local Voices

Sharing stories from our neighbors and community leaders.

Latest Episode

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Are we witnessing a healthcare crisis in Alberta?

Aired: January 15, 2026

In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Paul Parks breaks down the chaos in emergency rooms, where up to 33% of hospital beds are occupied by patients who could be in assisted living. Overcrowding, delayed care, and systemic challenges are putting patients and staff at risk. 💡 What’s the solution? From community care improvements to healthcare reform, we explore actionable ideas to fix Alberta’s healthcare system. Your voice matters—share your thoughts and experiences in the comments! 📌 Topics cov...

Meet The Team

Bernie Leahy

Bernie Leahy

Founder

"Excited to be bringing back the porch to Medicine Hat."

Bernie started Bring Back the Porch as a way to connect with Medicine Hat during the pandemic, a traditional place where conversations flow about all kinds of topics.

Brian Konrad

Brian

Konrad

Host

Lynnette Schneider

Lynnette

Schneider

Producer

Bob Schneider

Bob

Schneider

Videographer

Brittany Streifel

Brittany

Streifel

Executive

Anna Mykheieva

Anna

Mykheieva

Marketing Manager

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