BPR Full Show 6/17/20: What Took So Long?

Today on Boston Public Radio:

We opened lines to ask listeners: why do you think it’s taken so long for white America to denounce racism?

MIT economist Jon Gruber talked about the value in repurposing generic drugs to treat COVID-19, and the politics around cure and vaccines developments. 

We aired live audio from Gov. Charlie Baker’s Wednesday press conference. 

Medical ethicist Art Caplan discussed the risks of rushing a COVID-19 vaccine, and the unsurprising spike in Americans binging on junk food in quarantine. 

Writer and naturalist Sy Montgomery talked about what to do if you spot a turtle in the road, and offered some tips on helping your pets adjust to life post-quarantine.