and my voice matters gist as much as your voice. my opinion values just as much as your opinion. my reality matters just as much as your opinion and you can't handle the truth. >> florida representative alexander there speaking out. we turn to a frequent beat guest britney cooper from rutgers an the author of feminist af, a guide to crushing girlhood. welcome back. >> hey, ari. >> we've discussed this a couple of ways. i have questions but let's just start with your thoughts. >> look, one of the most shocking statics that i've seen as of late is that 54% of american adults between the ages of 16 and 74 read below a sixth grade level. so that means that we have an epidemic of illiteraty in this country, not understanding basic concepts and part of what we're witnessing on the right is not