In this engaging conversation, Hadi Naqvi and John Little explore the profound impact of teachers on students' lives, the importance of history in education, and the challenges faced by the education system today.

They discuss the role of trade unions, the future of work in the age of AI, and the crisis of capitalism and inequality. The dialogue also touches on political dynamics, media narratives, immigration issues, and the influence of social media.

John shares his transition from teaching to writing, emphasizing the need for a voice for ordinary people and the hope for a better tomorrow through a more equitable society.

John Little has become a successful author since retirement and his books are available from amazon in Paperback and Kindle starting from £3.00

These links are to his most successful books

The Cockermouth Verdict - https://amzn.eu/d/8SDEQtH

In 1833 a brutal killing took place in Cockermouth, Cumberland. The resulting trials, and the penalties enacted upon the guilty, impacted many lives, and raises the question of whether the effects of law are always good.

The Blitterlees Bullet - https://amzn.eu/d/d8StzfY

In 1895, the Shahzada of Afghanistan, Nasrullah Khan made a royal visit to the United Kingdom, by invitation of Queen Victoria. He was feted by the great and the good, cheered by huge crowds and treated as an honoured and valuable ally by all sectors of British society

Full Circle - https://amzn.eu/d/0MHPXR0

In 1854, in broad daylight, in a street in Maryport, Cumberland, a gentleman shot a local ship-owner with a pistol. The reasons why he did so were founded in a saga of love and lust, greed, jealousy, insanity and revenge. The consequences of his action were dire.

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Chapters

00:00 The Impact of Great Teachers

02:06 John Little's Journey into Teaching

04:25 The Importance of History Education

13:28 Challenges in the Education System

19:43 The Political Landscape of Education

24:25 The Future of Work and Education

29:53 The Role of Trade Unions

31:52 Class Struggles and Education

36:29 The Current State of Politics and Media

40:17 Perceptions of Muslims in Society

46:56 The Asylum Seeker Dilemma

49:36 Labour Shortages and Economic Implications

52:19 Media Narratives and Public Perception

55:18 Historical Context and Current Conflicts

01:00:17 The Future of Israel and Palestine

01:08:28 Transitioning to Writing and Literature

01:22:20 Hope for a Better Tomorrow