No Tax Break for Race
No Tax Break for Race
AI
Right Now Hot Takes by Jim Rand
S1 Β· E34
Sep 10, 2026
08:31
Episode notes
Treasury and the IRS proposed rules on September 3 that would strip 501(c)(3) status from private schools that still sort students by race in admissions, scholarships, athletics, or other programs β€” a net that could cover about 18,000 institutions. Jim Rand walks through Scott Bessent's line on rebranded DEI, the Bob Jones and Students for Fair Admissions backbone, and why a 26-year-old should not subsidize a racial gate that income, zip code, and first-generation status can replace. πŸ—£οΈ Check out other great shows! πŸŽ™οΈ **The Odyssey: Short & Engaging Retellings** A modern, vivid retelling of Homer’s epic poem β€” one book at a time. Join us for warm, fireside-style storytelling that brings the adventures, trials, and homecoming of Odysseus to life. Perfect for fans of mythology, ancient history, and timeless tales of perseverance, loyalty, and homeΒ ...Β 
Keywords
Right Now Hot Takes
young adults
limited government
tax-exempt status
DEI
merit
Scott Bessent
IRS
private schools
Students for Fair Admissions