Follow the Science: Lockdowns Go Viral CHAPTER 2: The Messaging Machine (Season 1, Episode 2)
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Follow the Science: Lockdowns Go Viral

CHAPTER 2: The Messaging Machine (Season 1, Episode 2)

TV Episode

Sydney Watson unpacks the media messaging that shaped public perception-"social distancing," "flatten the curve," and more. As Clifton leans into "the science," Nick Hudson offers a reality check and urges him to explore other sources.

Director

Hawk Jensen

Writers

Arno Burnett | Hawk Jensen | Scott McRae | Lou Perez (story consultant) | Ryan Rapsys

Composers

Scott McRae | Ryan Rapsys

Cinematographers

Jared Cline (director of photography) | Shaun Peter Cunningham (director of photography) | Benjamin Gaskell (director of photography) | Daniel Walsh (director of photography)

Editors

Hawk Jensen | Colin Mason | Scott McRae

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Updated Mar 16, 2025

Release date

Mar 16, 2025 (United States)

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13 cast members

Name	Known for
Clifton Duncan Self Self See fewer	NCIS: New Orleans (2014)
Nick Hudson Self Self See fewer	Follow the Science: Lockdowns Go Viral (2025)
Sydney Watson Self Self See fewer	You Are Here (2021)
Jay Bhattacharya Self Self See fewer	Follow the Science: Lockdowns Go Viral (2025)
David Katz Self Self See fewer	Follow the Science: Lockdowns Go Viral (2025)
Dave Smith Self Self See fewer	Dave Smith: Libertas (2017)
Zuby Self Self See fewer	Tuttle Twins (2021)
Jen Reesman Self Self See fewer	Follow the Science: Lockdowns Go Viral (2025)
Angela Marsden Self Self See fewer	The Nine (2006)
Sean W. Malone Self Self See fewer	No Vans Land (2013)
Marian Dougherty Self Self See fewer	Follow the Science: Lockdowns Go Viral (2025)
Michael Wahl Self Self See fewer	Follow the Science: Lockdowns Go Viral (2025)
Hawk Jensen Covee Two (voice) Covee Two (voice) See fewer	Follow the Science: Lockdowns Go Viral (2025)