RMC Planet

RMC Planet is what happens when a pop radio Italy station decides to look beyond its borders. One hour you're hearing Laura Pausini, the next some Afrobeat track you've never encountered. It's a gamble that mostly pays off. The world music segments are clearly the work of someone who digs deep - you'll get Congolese soukous, Portuguese fado, and the occasional Latin groove. The pop rotation, though? It can be predictable. The same Italian hits repeat too often, but that's standard for the format. The morning show keeps energy high with talkative presenters who manage the transitions well. To l…