The Lasting Influence of Great Teachers - The John Little story

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