Rádio Mundial 860

The station offers a diverse programming schedule centered around music requests and listener interaction. The daily programming begins at 5:00 AM with 'Bom Dia Mundial,' featuring music and news updates, aiming to inform listeners before television broadcasts. Following this, 'Manhã Mundial' runs from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, continuing the music-focused format with weather forecasts and variety segments, hosted by Rodrigo Moreira. A significant portion of the day is dedicated to listener requests, with 'Programa Show dos Bairros' (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM) highlighting music selections from listeners across various neighborhoods, the nation, and the world. 'ALÔ ALÔ MUNDIAL' (1:00 PM to 5:00 PM) and 'TOCA-TOCA MUNDIAL' (4:30 PM to 9:00 PM) further emphasize this listener-driven approach, both hosted by Jonas Ferreira and Marcelo Medeiros respectively. The evening continues with 'GOODNIGHT MUNDIAL' (9:00 PM to 12:00 AM), showcasing national and international flashback music, hosted by Jorge Fernandes, and concludes with 'RITMOS DE BOATE' (12:00 AM to 1:00 AM), featuring music from the 1970s, 80s, and 90s, hosted by Graça Vianna. The broadcaster also provides a platform for emerging artists, encouraging submissions of music in MP3 format for potential airplay on 'Mundi Rio STUDIO DA RÁDIO MUNDIAL RIO.' This initiative aims to support and promote local musical talent. The station’s programming caters to a broad audience, offering a mix of genres and eras, with a strong emphasis on listener participation and a nostalgic feel, particularly through the 'Flashback' and 'RITMOS DE BOATE' segments. The station’s history is deeply intertwined with the evolution of radio broadcasting in the nation. It originated as the second radio broadcaster nationally, initially known as PRA-3 Rádio Clube do Brasil in 1924. In 1927, it began operating on 860 kHz. The station underwent several name changes, including Rádio Cajuti in 1937, reflecting a period of ownership by the Tijuca Tênis Clube. Later, it became Rádio Mundial after being acquired by the Diário da Noite do Rio de Janeiro in 1948. Ownership subsequently passed to Organizações Victor Costa in 1954, and then was leased to Alziro Zarur, founder of the Legião da Boa Vontade, in 1959. A significant period in the station's history occurred in 1966 when it was sold to a larger broadcasting network, accompanied by the rest of OVC. The appointment of Big Boy as director in 1966 marked a shift towards a music-focused format, competing with other stations targeting a younger audience. Throughout the 1970s, the station embraced black music and rock. Following Big Boy’s passing in 1977, the broadcaster experienced a decline in popularity during the 1980s, coinciding with the rise of FM radio stations. In 1993, the 860 kHz frequency was repurposed for a news radio station. The station continues to operate, maintaining a connection to its rich historical legacy and a commitment to listener-driven programming.