Spinner in charge provides talking point (5)
I believe the answer is:
topic
'talking point' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
'spinner in charge' is the wordplay.
'spinner' becomes 'top' (something that spins).
'in charge' becomes 'ic'.
'top'+'ic'='TOPIC'
'provides' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for topic that I've seen before include "A subject for conversation or debate" , "Subject (eg, of text)" , "Talking point" , "'Theme, subject (5)'" , "Subject (of, eg, speech)" .)