Restitch America

Are boundaries a form of protection—or a form of oppression? In this episode of Restitch America, host Alma Ohene-Opare sits down with media creator and cultural commentator Latrice Littleton for a powerful conversation centered on the article “A Fence Is Not a Prison.” Together, they unpack the difference between boundaries and barriers, and why modern culture often confuses structure with contro...

What does justice mean when it’s stripped of context—and what happens when societies forget the cost of freedom? In this powerful episode of Restitch America, host Alma Ohene-Opare sits down with Dr. Sheila Nazarian, an Iranian-American physician, entrepreneur, and outspoken advocate for truth, to discuss her extraordinary journey fleeing Iran after the 1979 Islamic Revolution and building a life...

What happens to a society when the family weakens—and institutions try to take its place? In this episode of Restitch America, host Alma Ohene-Opare sits down with Jackson Lahmeyer to explore the ideas behind the article “Family: The Original Social Safety Net.” Together, they discuss why family was humanity’s first source of protection, identity, and responsibility—and why no government program c...

In this episode of Restitch America, host Alma Ohene-Opare sits down with Lisa Ekman, a thoughtful voice on cultural cohesion and civil dialogue, to unpack the ideas in the article “The Tolerance Paradox.”What happens when tolerance becomes an excuse to ignore truth? When openness to difference turns into division? And when the very thing meant to unify us — acceptance — ends up eroding the moral...

Can positivity be a discipline — not just a feeling — especially in a season meant for hope? In this special Christmas-season episode, Alma Ohene-Opare is joined by Dr. Ginny Murtaugh, retired dentist, artist, and graduate student in positive psychology, for a timely conversation inspired by the article “Willful Positivity in a Negative Age.” Together, Alma and Ginny explore what it means to pract...

What holds America together — heritage or values? Culture or policy? In this episode of  Restitch America , host Alma Ohene-Opare sits down with political commentator Cler Patriot to explore one of the most defining questions of our time: does immigration work without assimilation? Inspired by the article “Immigration Without Assimilation” on Willful Positivity, this conversation goes beyond polit...

Alma Ohene-Opare grew up in Ghana during military coups, famine, and dictatorship. He watched his mother build schools and a university from nothing. He lost five dogs to DDT poisoning at age 6. He made a pinhole camera because a physics book told him to — and then realized he could never develop the film because the resources simply didn’t exist. That moment broke something in him… and lit a fire...

In this episode of Restitch America, host Alma Ohene-Opare sits down with content creator Nyisha (@nyishaloraine) to dive deep into the provocative essay  “Why Merit Matters More Than Representation.”  Together, they explore what it looks like to value excellence and character above identity, and why merit should not be abandoned in the name of equality. Nyisha shares her own journey as a media-ma...

In this episode of Restitch America, host Alma Ohene-Opare talks with Anna Matson about the themes of Alma’s essay “United in What Matters.” Together they explore how Americans can reclaim shared ground by focusing on core values — dignity, faith, family, and civic responsibility — instead of letting minor doctrinal or political differences drive us apart. Anna and Alma discuss how tribalism and p...

In this episode of Restitch America, host Alma Ohene-Opare sits down with Athena (@therealathenak) — a conservative political commentator known for her bold, common-sense approach to politics on TikTok and Instagram. Together, they unpack the themes of Alma’s essay, “When the Foundation Fails,” exploring what happens when a nation drifts from its founding principles and moral compass. Athena share...

In this episode of Restitch America, host Alma Ohene-Opare sits down with Erin Brantley (@LogicandLiberty) — conservative thinker, small business owner, wife and mom — to explore how principled conservatism can welcome seekers of truth without shutting out open dialogue. They discuss Erin’s journey meeting at Charlie Kirk's last Turning Point USA (TPUSA) event in Florida, what it means when a...

In this episode of Restitch America, host Alma Ohene-Opare welcomes Dr. Alvaro Ramos, retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander, White House medical officer, and founder of ALTUVAS Telehealth. Born in the Philippines and raised in Guam, Dr. Ramos shares his powerful immigrant story — a journey from humble beginnings to serving two U.S. Presidents in the White House Medical Unit and later advising SEA...

In the second episode of Restitch America, host Alma Ohene-Opare sits down with January Donovan, founder and CEO of The Woman School, to explore her extraordinary journey from immigrant to educator, mother, and visionary leader. January shares how her move from the slums in the Philippines to the United States shaped her understanding of identity, resilience, and purpose — and how her personal sto...

Welcome to the season 3 premiere of Restitch America! Join host Alma Ohene-Opare and producer Jenny Johnson as they embark on a journey to mend the fabric of the nation through dialogue and positivity. In this episode, Alma shares personal milestones, such as his first opportunity to vote as a U.S. citizen and the tragic events that have marked recent history, including attempts on former Presiden...

In this episode, I will be interviewed by the hosts of the Just Think Podcast on my new book, My American Privilege. The discussion delves into various topics including immigration, crime and the upcoming election. To purchase a copy of my book please visit the following website: ⁠https://americanprivilegebook.com⁠ __________________________________________________________ Connect with Restitch Am...

In this episode, Alma introduces his new book releasing on February 16th, and gives sneak peeks into the chapters introducing his life in Ghana, and why he wanted to immigrate to the United States of America. He also announces a Gala in Salt Lake City that he will be the keynote speaker for. Listen in as you discover new things about Alma and don't miss out on a chance to meet him in person! B...

In this episode, Alma covers the most recent controversy getting attention on the news; the Texas border. We explore Alma's thoughts on immigration, how it affects legal immigrants, and the message it sends to Americans. Alma also gives his take on the situation in Texas regarding Governor Abbott and the strained relationship with the Federal Government. What does it mean to defend oneself if...

In this entertaining episode, we meet Amedeo, a young entrepenuer who immigrated to the United States when he was 23. As Amedeo says, he does a little bit of everything from economics, working in the automotive industry, to real estate investment. Amedeo is active on TikTok and Youtube, making videos in Italian and English, chronically his journey and insights here in America. In today's discu...

In this episode, we meet Mackenzie, a new Brazilian/American citizen that’s been living in the United States for the past 8 years. She is a teacher at a charter school, and she’s seen the destruction of American values in our school system and in American society in general. She decided to speak up and was inspired to create her own Tiktok account three months ago where she compares current events...

In this inspiring episode of Restitch America, we delve into the captivating story of Joneal Bravo, a talented songwriter whose journey to releasing her first single is a testament to resilience, self-belief, and the power of dreams. Join us as we explore the hurdles she overcame, the creative process behind her songwriting, and the crucial role of mentors and supporters in her artistic evolution....

In this episode of Restitch America, we delve into the dynamic world of American politics and culture with the astute perspective of Katherine Vallejos, an up-and-coming journalist hailing from Peru, now making waves in Spain. Katherine's unique viewpoint, shaped by her South American roots and European experiences, offers a fresh lens on the intricacies of American political landscapes. In th...

In this compelling episode of "Restitch America", we sit down with Shemtov Holinger, a courageous IDF soldier currently serving on the frontlines of Israel's ongoing conflict with Hamas. Shemtov provides a raw and unfiltered look into his experiences, revealing how he first came to learn about the harrowing October 7th terrorist attack on Israel and the ripple effect it had on him, h...

For season 2 episode 4, we discuss how to navigate through the different thoughts and emotions plaguing many witnessing the current conflicts around the world. Posing the question, how do you remain optimistic in a time where it is easy to feel apathy? Listen all the way through as we introduce a special song released October 13th by Joneal Bravo, inspiring a message of hope for those who are stru...

In this Episode, I chat with Tina McCafferty about the atrocious attack on Israel by Hamas Terrorists over the weekend. We discuss the threats to the foundations of our global and national civilizations as a result of the systemic attacks on foundational principles and values. If you enjoy the episode, please consider sharing and commenting on it.

In this episode, I bring you an interview I recently had with Tina McCafferty of the We The People Our American Story Podcast . For those of you who are new to this podcast, this is an awesome opportunity to get to know your me a little more and to discuss my background and views on America.