{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"OPEN","title":"OPEN Friday: September 11, 2026","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/24824294\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3540,"description":"On this episode of OPEN Friday, host Rhina Valentin opens the show by acknowledging the 25th anniversary of September 11th, paying tribute to the lives lost that day and specifically honoring members of the Lehman College community who passed over to the other side during the tragedy. Then, Rhina welcomes founder Calixto Chinchilla, alongside filmmaker Ariana Marie Luque and director Rob Alicea, to highlight selected filmmakers and preview the exciting lineup for this year’s New York Latino Film Festival. Next, culinary and sound artist Raj Makhija of Chai Roots stops by to showcase the upcoming Bronx Vegan Bazaar September pop-up. Finally, today’s OPEN Artist Spotlight shines on BXMBII, a South Bronx creative who transformed the raw energy of New York City's streets and subways into her ultimate training ground, closing out the show with a captivating live performance.\nOPEN is BronxNet’s premier weekday magazine show, bringing you the heartbeat of the Bronx and beyond. Join hosts Dr. Bob Lee (Mondays), Daren Jaime (Wednesdays), and Rhina Valentin (Fridays) for an essential mix of local news, civic engagement, and world-class culture. From hard-hitting conversations with community leaders to exclusive performances by rising stars in arts and entertainment, OPEN is your daily window into the stories and people shaping our borough.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/miua4hBx5WV0pk6LCOkIVI9088dMZh-YQs5GfOb3L9w/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80YTAx/OTY4ZGM5ZWQ0Nzcy/YmM2OGM2MzFkMzNk/Y2EwNS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}