The term 'talking points' can be broken down into seven crossword solutions: PODIUMS (7 letters), rostra (6 letters), larynxes (8 letters), PODIA (5 letters), DAISES (6 letters), topics (6 letters), and CUB (3 letters). PODIUMS are raised platforms used for public speaking, while rostra are raised platforms used in Ancient Rome for orators to address the public. Larynxes are the vocal organs of humans and other animals, while PODIA are similar to PODIUMS but smaller. DAISES are small raised platforms, and topics are subjects of conversation. Finally, CUB is a shortened form of the word 'ACROBAT'. All of these words relate to talking points as they are all related to public speaking.