trevor, thank you very much. let's bring in dr. julie morita, executive vice president of the robert wood johnson foundation and she joins us from chicago. doctor, thanks for joining us. let's start with testing. we're seeing slowdowns in hot spots such as texas. should we be worried that we're really not getting an accurate picture of the number of cases? >> good morning, dan. that's a really great question. widespread testing is really the cornerstone to a strong public health response and in order for public health agencies and officials to really control the outbreaks we really have to have widespread testing available with quick turnaround times so we can identify the people who are sick and control the spread of the disease. >> so i think the question on a lot of americans' minds is we are the most advanced nation on earth in many ways and in many ways the most advanced nation in the history of the earth. why have we not gotten our testing game together? >> it's an...

times square with more on megan's appearance there. stephanie, good morning. >> reporter: in this discussion with the 19th, meghan touched on being back in the u.s. and the power of media. but with the november election less than three months away meghan stressed the importance of voting, meghan encouraging people to vote, especially women. >> it's good to be home. >> reporter: back home in california in her third speaking engagement since returning to the u.s. with prince harry and archie after stepping away from the royal spotlight, duchess of sussex, meghan markle, taking on the role of interviewer at the 19th inaugural virtual summit. >> i get to wear the journalist hat today. >> reporter: meghan speaking with emily ramshaw, founder of the 19th about gender, race and why the timing of this newsroom that covers women in politics is vital. the newsroom named after the 19th amendment which gave women the right to vote. >> women understand that their voices are needed now more...