OPEN

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Episodes 49

Avg. Duration 59m

Activity Highly Active

Since Oct 2025

Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule

Every Few Days

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Episodic

Consistency

51%

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About This Podcast

OPEN 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.

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Recent Episodes

OPEN Friday: June 12, 2026

Jun 12, 2026 59m

On this episode of OPEN Friday, host Rhina Valentin is joined by the 2026 Bronx Walk of Fame People’s Choice Award winner for the culinary arts, Jimmy Rodriguez Jr., who is here to discuss the key to…

OPEN Friday: June 05, 2026

Jun 05, 2026 59m

On this episode of Open Friday, host Rhina Valentin is joined by miniature artist Danny Cortes to discuss his unique style of creating pint-sized versions of real-sized objects and his work with the…

OPEN 20th Anniversary Special

May 29, 2026 59m

For this OPEN 20th Anniversary Special, hosts Doctor Bob Lee, Daren Jaime, and The Cafe Con Leche In The Morning's Rhina Valentin are joined by Executive Director Michael Max Knobbe, who shares a…

OPEN Monday: May 25, 2026

May 25, 2026 59m

OPEN Monday host Doctor Bob Lee takes a look back at his conversation with Dr. Xenia Barnes, Brooklyn-based Social and Behavioral Scientist, who speaks about how her groundbreaking…

OPEN Friday: May 22, 2026

May 22, 2026 59m

On this episode of Open Friday, host Rhina Valentin is joined by actor Ivan Goris, who is here to tell us all about their new play, Five Sessions...A War in Therapy. Next, young entrepreneur Zaire…

OPEN Wednesday: May 20, 2026

May 20, 2026 58m

On this episode of OPEN, Dr. Yael L. Belinkie, Senior Director of the Substance Abuse Treatment Program at Montefiore Einstein Psychiatry Associates discusses substance use disorder treatment,…

OPEN Monday: May 18, 2026

May 18, 2026 59m

On this week's edition of OPEN Monday, host Doctor Bob Lee is joined by award-winning entrepreneur Tanisha Adjokatcher, Digital Marketing Expert, Money Coach, Author, who shares important tips on…

OPEN Friday: May 15, 2026

May 15, 2026 59m

On this episode of Open Friday, host Rhina Valentin is joined by artist and creator of The Bata Project, Linda Bonilla, to discuss her solo exhibition. Next, the Bronx Vegan Bazaar returns, and we…

OPEN Wednesday: May 13, 2026

May 13, 2026 59m

On this episode of OPEN, Mitchell Netburn, President and CEO of Samaritan Daytop Village, discusses the Highbridge housing development in the Bronx, a project injecting millions into the local…

OPEN Monday: May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026 59m

On this week's edition of OPEN Monday, host Doctor Bob Lee takes a look back at a recent conversation with Mariana Lopez, LCSW-R, Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Founder of LifeSkills Counseling…

OPEN Friday: May 08, 2026

May 08, 2026 59m

On this episode of Open Friday, host Rhina Valentin is joined by Nathalie Tejada, Darcel Dillard-Suite, and Dr. Dayanara Marte to discuss this year's NYC Celebrates Women Step-by-Step Women of Color…

OPEN Wednesday: May 06, 2026

May 06, 2026 59m

On this episode of OPEN, Principal Lillian Lopez of United Charter High School for the Humanities, alongside students Nay Shawn Davis and Genesis Ardon, discusses expanding student opportunities…

OPEN Monday: May 04, 2026

May 04, 2026 59m

On this week's edition of OPEN Monday, host Doctor Bob Lee sits down with Cenia Paredes, Entrepreneur, Fashion designer and Author, to highlight her ready-to-wear fashion collection, "Cenia New…

OPEN Friday: May 1, 2026

May 01, 2026 59m

On this episode of Open Friday, host Rhina Valentin is joined by the Director of Development of the Bronx Tourism Council, Julius Drake, here to discuss Bronx Week 2026. Then, the Bronx Vegan Bazaar…

OPEN Wednesday: April 29, 2026

Apr 29, 2026 59m

On this episode of OPEN, Jimmy Carbone, Founder of Food Karma NYC and Producer of Brisket King NYC, discusses the 14th annual Brisket King NYC celebration. Then, Allison Cuesta Tardio, Development…

OPEN Monday: April 27, 2026

Apr 27, 2026 59m

OPEN Monday host Doctor Bob Lee sits down with husband and wife team Rob and Sharon Hoskins, Co-founders of Hoskins Life and Legacy Planning, P.C., who highlight the vital estate planning services…

OPEN Wednesday: April 22, 2026

Apr 22, 2026 59m

On this episode of OPEN, we recognize Parkinson’s Awareness Month with John L. Lehr, President and CEO of the Parkinson’s Foundation, alongside Robert Baittie, who has been living with Parkinson’s…

OPEN Friday: April 17, 2026

Apr 17, 2026 58m

On this episode of Open Friday, host Rhina Valentin is joined by Provost and Vice President for the Office of Academic Affairs Dr. Andrea Fabrizio, and Vice President for Institutional Advancement…

OPEN Wednesday: April 15, 2026

Apr 15, 2026 59m

On this episode of OPEN, John King Oppermann, Executive Director of Earth Day Initiative, discusses the upcoming Earth Day Festival in NYC, and ways people can take action for the environment. Then,…

OPEN Monday: April 13, 2026

Apr 13, 2026 59m

On this edition of OPEN Monday, host Doctor Bob Lee is joined by Samantha Sloves, "My Lyme Coach" Founder and Lyme Disease Survivor, discusses her “First 30 Days” Survival Guide for newly diagnosed…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does OPEN have?

OPEN has published 49 episodes since October 2025, covering topics in News.

Is OPEN still active?

OPEN is currently highly active with new episodes every few days. Average episode length is 59m.