In episode 2 of The Right Kind of Family, our reporters travel to Hungary, a country ruled by Viktor Orban's Fidezs party since 2010. This relatively small central European country has surged to the role of ideological cornerstone for the Political Network for Values and its members. 

In particular, our reporters focus on one specific dimension of the policies enacted by the Orban over the past decade: family policies as a tool to stop population decline.

The Hungarian government proudly defines its country as a family-friendly land. But what exactly are the famed policies of the Hungarian government, and how do they affect Hungarian households and women? What do Hungarians think about them, and ultimately, are they effective in halting population decline? 

The Right Kind of Family is a podcast co-produced by El País Audio, Chora Media, Europod, and 444.It was created within the framework of the WePod project, co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Commission.

The English version is written and narrated by Lili Rutai

Research and fieldwork: Francesca Berardi, Claudia Torrisi, Lili Rutai, Elsa Cabria and Manuel Tomillo

Script in original language: Francesca Berardi, Claudia Torrisi, Lili Rutai, Elsa Cabria.

Editing of scripts: Alexander Damiano Ricci, Ana Ribera and Sabrina Tinelli

Original sound identity: Daniel Gutierrez Ortega and Mattia Liciotti, based on ‘The Devil You Know’ soundtrack, licensed by Machiavelli Music.

Additional musical curation, editing and sound design: Jeremy Bocquet.

Original graphic design: Ruth Benito and Rebecca Grassi

Graphic design adaptation for the English version: Watermelon collective

Executive production: Ana Ribera

Editorial coordination and production: Alexander Damiano Ricci

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