Show Notes
Peter Rowley dropped a pen — then couldn’t pick it up. He called 111. By the time the ambulance arrived, he felt fine.
But the hospital tests told a different story.
Peter joins Shubz to share his experience of a TIA, often called a mini-stroke, and the surgery that followed. He also opens up about prostate checks, getting older and why embarrassment shouldn’t stop men having those conversations.
There’s still plenty of Peter’s humour, along with stories about working with Billy T. James, five decades in television and a business venture that didn’t go to plan.
Elsewhere, we get into political lobbying, the consequences of speaking publicly, the backlash over Neil Waka’s Israel trip and how MMP works — including party votes, electorate seats and who actually gets into Parliament.
CHAPTERS 0:00 Platform and political updates 11:56 Lobbying and political influence 19:08 Social media and local politics 23:23 Consequences of public speech 29:46 Petition for legislative change 36:09 International conflicts and priorities 48:40 Peter Rowley — health scare and life lessons 58:37 Career reflections and future outlook 1:12:31 Understanding the MMP system
Shubz Says So | Episode 113
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