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
Inside Local Politics: A Conversation with Kirby Schafer
Aired: May 26, 2026
In this eye-opening interview, council candidate Kirby Schafer pulls back the curtain on city council dynamics, budget concerns, infrastructure delays, and the growing demand for transparency in local government. 💬 “Trust is a hard thing to regain.” 💬 “We’re spending money on wants, not needs.” From traffic concerns to whistleblower policies and community engagement, this conversation dives into the issues residents are actually talking about. Key Topics -City council collaboration an...
Meet The Team
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
Host
Lynnette
Schneider
Producer
Bob
Schneider
Videographer
Brittany
Streifel
Executive
Anna
Mykheieva
Marketing Manager
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