TIMpactful Topics with Tim Messer

Today, I talk about what people can expect from tomorrow's presidential debate.

Today, I talk about the passing of legends from two different worlds. Willie Mays, one of the best baseball players of all time, and Donald Sutherland, an all-time great actor. I also talk about the Celtics' NBA title, a 7-foot-9 center entering college this season, and I finish by addressing the Louisiana bill requiring the Ten Commandments be posted in public school classrooms.

On the one-year anniversary of the podcast, I talk about the Celtics trying to close out the NBA Finals, the Huntington Beach middle school student expelled for being too patriotic, and the Ohio TV station employee who was fired for her "straight pride" post.

Get out the brooms! Tonight, Boston goes for the sweep. I also discuss look at Caitlin Clark's Olympic snub through a different lens. And NBA logo Jerry West passes at 86.

Over the weekend, the lovely Gaza protesters went to the White House, IDF rescued four hostages, Caitlin Clark didn't make the USA Women's Olympic Team...but was that the biggest snub? The Celtics took a 2-0 lead over Dallas in the NBA Finals. And washed-up comedian George Lopez walks off the stage at Eagle Mountain Casino.

Today, I discuss the 80th anniversary celebration of D-Day, the Chennedy Carter cheap shot on Caitlin Clark, and I also preview the NBA Finals, with a prediction.

In today's episode, I discuss MLB's controversial decision to include Negro League stats in MLB leaderboards, making Josh Gibson MLB's all-time hits leader.

Today, I discuss the renaming of Talking Points to TIMpactful Topics, as well as my blog. I briefly touch on some news from Memorial Day weekend, and then I talk about the passing of Bill Walton and the impact he had on the game of basketball.

Is this the end for the Talking Points Podcast? Today I will tell you why this, episode #85, may be the last one. But first, I discuss some of the days on the holiday calendar, and I review the Prime miniseries, Daisy Jones and the Six . I also touch briefly on the Celtics and Pacers in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Today, I discuss the many holidays on the calendar this Friday. I also spend time discussing Harrison Butker's controversial college commencement speech. But why is it controversial?

Today, I talk about Mother's Day memories of when my little brother tried to drive the family car at five years old. I also review the Netflix movie, Unfrosted .

Today I contrast the "peaceful protests" with the National Day of Prayer last Thursday. Then I give you my NBA Mount Rushmore.

Today, I encourage you to ask yourself, "Am I a lukewarm Christian?" I discuss what the term means, some steps that I took years ago to bust out of that rut, and I suggest some things for you to try if you are looking to take the next step in your walk.

Today, I clear up any confusion I may have caused last episode when discussing the passing of the world's oldest conjoined twins. I also discuss the Biden Administration's horrendous overhaul of Title IX, and it's potential adverse effects on biological females.

Today I discuss the early playoff exits of the Warriors and Kings, as well as the impending exit of the Lakers. I also take a look at the lives of the world's oldest conjoined twins, Lori and George Schappell, who passed away at the age of 62.

Today, I lay out in detail, using indisputable stats and facts, the bulletproof argument that Mike Schmidt was not only a better third baseman than George Brett, but possibly the best one in MLB history. Before I delve into that subject, I recall my own experience with the effect the mandatory minimum wage is already having on the fast-food industry. I also give my review of the popular new Netfli...

Today, I share some clips of a classy Pro-Palestine Bakersfield woman getting arrested at a city council meeting last week. I stay on the subject of Anti-Israel sentiment while addressing the coast to coast protests on April 15, which were designed to cause "economic impact". What is the Sleeping Dragon? If you aren't a professional protester, you probably don't know. I also brie...

On Today's episode, I recap a busy news week, including Iran's missile strikes on Israel, the closures of 41 Outback Steakhouses and 53 Rite Aids. In sports, Yankees legend (?) Fritz Peterson passed away. He was a legend, but not for his on-field performance. I take a look back at O.J. Simpson's controversial life, and a couple of Norm MacDonald's best O.J. jokes.

On today's episode, I play a clip of Jesse Watters discussing the number of days on the calendar devoted to LGBTQ, and I give a brief synopsis of the rainbow and it's use throughout history. I also talk about the Men's and Women's National Basketball champions, and the epic eclipse we barely noticed in California.

Today, I briefly discuss the anniversary of MLK's assassination, play a real quick You May Be a Dummy, and touch of some of the sports news of the day.

Today, I reflect on Holy Saturday, and I discuss the George Mason professor who argues that marriage is racist. I also address the new $20 minimum wage in California, P Diddy's troubles, and the legend of John Wick.

Today, I give a nod to William Shatner, who is celebrating his 93rd birthday today. I also discuss the rudest things you can do when visiting someone's home. Finally, I touch on the border invasion at El Paso and the Shohei Ohtani story.

March Madness is here, and today I discuss the bracketology aspect of the tournament. I also talk about my recent spring training trip to Arizona and Kamala Harris kicks off her abortion tour.

Today, I briefly hit the highlights (or lowlights) of Thursday's SOTU address.

As record numbers of people die from Fentanyl which came across our border, with innocent women, girls, and children being raped and murdered, as sanctuary cities are flooded with more illegal immigrants than they can handle, the kooks at MSNBC have a nice laugh at the expense of the American people. Super Tuesday yields a Biden/Trump rematch, Haley bows out, and Schiff vs. Garvey for a CA senate...