{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"OPEN","title":"OPEN Wednesday: July 1, 2026","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3541,"description":"On this episode of OPEN, Colin Woodard, Director of the Nationhood Lab at Salve Regina University’s Pell Center, discusses new research exploring the roots of political and cultural division in the United States. Then, we revisit a previous conversation with Urban Assembly CEO David Adams, Teach For America New York Executive Director Tia Morris, and Managing Director of Leadership Development Alex Amaya, on Project CAFE, an AI-powered tool designed to help educators strengthen classroom learning. Next, Brandi Bynum, Acting Unit Chief for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Blue Campaign, highlights efforts to raise awareness about human trafficking risks during major global events. Lastly, Claire Rosenzweig, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Serving Metropolitan New York, breaks down how consumers can protect themselves from ticket scams and fraudulent resale schemes tied to the World Cup.\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}