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"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
Co-funded by the European Union. However, the views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
This podcast is co-produced by Europod.
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