As a result of the lockdowns, millions across the globe have been thrown into poverty, with many at the brink of starvation. In America, thousands have skipped health examinations or cancer treatments and thoughts of suicide are at record highs among college-aged youth. A year later, were lockdowns worth it? “I’ve had many, many, many scientists write to me telling me that they agree with me, but they can’t speak up,” says public health policy expert Dr. Jay Bhattacharya. He’s a Professor of Medicine at Stanford University, a research associate at the National Bureau of Economics Research, and he advised Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on COVID-19 policy. How has science been politicized during this pandemic? American Thought Leaders is an Epoch Times show available on YouTube, Youmaker, and The Epoch Times website. It also airs on cable on NTD America. Find out where you can watch us on TV.