{"podcast":{"title":"The Marvyn Harrison Podcast","slug":"the-marvyn-harrison-podcast-340834","podcast_index_feed_id":340834,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/b50937eb-a2a2-5da5-a330-9051b3d123bf","website_url":"https://www.instagram.com/discoverwithmarvyn","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/621f58599c59e325eb79a859/1772560516745-b54cf466-67d4-43b8-84f4-f464452f52f6.jpeg","author":"Marvyn Harrison","episode_count":232,"summary":"A cinematic, story-led conversation exploring the moments that shape who we become. Each episode begins with images, early memories, pivotal turning points, and present day realities prompting guests to unpack the experiences that defined them. From there, the conversation moves deeper: identity, family, ambition, failure, culture, relationships, justice, and the pressures of modern life. Through structured storytelling and unexpected game segments, guests reveal both the serious and the surprising sides of themselves. The tone is honest, intelligent, and human, reflective without being heavy, playful without being shallow. This is not an interview. It is a space for discovery. Real stories. Clear thinking. Unfiltered insight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-marvyn-harrison-podcast-340834"},"episode":{"title":"My Day with Kier Starmer, ERA 2025 & the Biggest Shift in Workers’ Rights in a Generation","slug":"my-day-with-kier-starmer-era-2025-the-biggest-shift-in-workers-rights-in-a-generation","published_at":"2026-01-13T14:38:53+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-marvyn-harrison-podcast-340834/my-day-with-kier-starmer-era-2025-the-biggest-shift-in-workers-rights-in-a-generation","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-marvyn-harrison-podcast-340834","url":"https://shows.acast.com/dope-black-dads-podcast/episodes/my-day-with-kier-starmer-era-2025-the-biggest-shift-in-worke","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/dope-black-dads-podcast/e/696658fdd56ec2663793d1c4/media.mp3","summary":"This episode takes you inside 10 Downing Street for a rare, direct conversation on power, policy, and dignity at work. Marvyn Harrison meets Keir Starmer to unpack the Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 2025) — described as the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation. We break down what ERA 2025 actually delivers: Fire-and-rehire restrictions. The end of exploitative zero-hour contracts. Day-one sick pay. Day-one paternity, bereavement, and parental leave. New protections for pregnant women, new mothers, and families experiencing pregnancy loss. But this episode goes deeper than legislation. It asks who benefits, who is most exposed, and whether Black and working-class families will finally see real protection — or more policy without teeth. This is not spin. This is not press-release politics. This is a frontline conversation about labour, power, enforcement, and dignity. Key Themes • Employment Rights Act 2025 explained • Kier Starmer on workers’ rights • ERA 2025 impact on Black families • Working-class job insecurity • Zero-hour contracts and fire-and-rehire • Paternity leave, sick pay, and dignity at work • Policy vs lived experience Welcome to The Marvyn Harrison Podcast — a story-driven conversation exploring identity, fatherhood, masculinity, relationships, culture, politics, sport, and modern life. In each episode, Marvyn Harrison sits down with leading thinkers, creatives, athletes, policymakers, and cultural voices to unpack the defining moments that shaped them. Through image prompts, structured storytelling, and revealing game segments, guests explore pivotal memories, career turning points, personal struggles, and the beliefs that guide their decisions today. Expect honest discussions on mental health, family dynamics, leadership, equity, ambition…","meta_description":"This episode takes you inside 10 Downing Street for a rare, direct conversation on power, policy, and dignity at work. Marvyn Harrison meets Keir Starmer…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1858,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-marvyn-harrison-podcast-340834/episodes/my-day-with-kier-starmer-era-2025-the-biggest-shift-in-workers-rights-in-a-generation/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-marvyn-harrison-podcast-340834/my-day-with-kier-starmer-era-2025-the-biggest-shift-in-workers-rights-in-a-generation.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}