Introducing:
The SmartSocial Podcast brings together organizations and district leaders to help families to develop skills and navigate the digital world with more confidence
We're on a mission to reach 2 million students before passive scrolling replaces active skill-building...giving families the tools to raise a generation that is mentally strong, digitally smart, and built to thrive
Arizona's Family Channel 3-5 Phoenix: Meta/YouTube Social Media Addiction Case
https://youtu.be/QbSv3nh__jw
33.5178027, -112.0823489
Arizona's Family 3TV/CBS 5
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Arizona
March 31, 2026
NBC 5 Chicago: Josh Ochs on AI Safety Dangers
https://youtu.be/RU5GpI7Eu9s
41.8898938, -87.6210308
NBC 5 Chicago
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Illinois
August 6, 2026
Fox 17 News Nashville: Fighting AI Nudify Apps
https://youtu.be/Udz8BgRBEso
36.1984112, -86.8158506
Fox 17 Nashville
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Tennessee
September 8, 2026
WDEF News 12 Chattanooga: Josh Ochs on AI Nudify Apps
https://youtu.be/dzMAY3NHNag
35.0174760, -85.3222030
WDEF News 12
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Tennessee
September 17, 2026
Catholic Diocese of Arlington
https://youtu.be/OFoRLKroVH4
38.872280705303524, -77.10363290674645
Joseph E. Vorbach III
We're people of hope, and I think we need to maintain that mindset
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Virginia
September 14, 2026
Orange Unified School District
https://youtu.be/us_44XV69FU
33.81132520084216, -117.82564323776134
Dr. Rachel H. Monárrez
It shouldn't be the child and AI and no one else around
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California
September 4, 2026
Las Cruces Public Schools
https://youtu.be/MthGMqcvN2Q
32.30400679737968, -106.7758559423283
Ignacio Ruiz
Kids need those opportunities to simply be kid
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New Mexico
September 1, 2026
Deer Valley Unified School District
https://youtu.be/LK_E6WJbh70
33.67096607350422, -112.09266972355137
Dr. Curtis Finch
Teach as you go, model as you go
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Arizona
September 2, 2026
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
https://youtu.be/xGlRl0p-81k
33.84216111107538, -118.31524361778861
MJ Foxley and Brian Bautsch
Building Responsible Technology Use from a Young Age
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California
August 31, 2026
Putnam County Schools
https://youtu.be/46LZq28irU4
38.534006050374856, -81.89066061534335
Dr. Rick Surrency
Engage your students, engage your children, don't let the device take your place
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Florida
August 27, 2026
Loudoun County Public Schools
https://youtu.be/RyduPu-UYDU
39.03394534873929, -77.51732877301505
Aaron Spence
AI isn't the skill to replace the other skills
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Virginia
August 26, 2026
Pasadena Independent School District
https://youtu.be/s0L5oLd3EHo
29.652349162385143, -95.16470063743262
Dr. Melissa McCalla
It's not just about AI, it's about innovation and how we tackle innovation
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Texas
August 26, 2026
Cullman County Schools
https://youtu.be/EvAAi7SWPmU
34.181017674556145, -86.84048930859682
Dr. Shane Barnette
We need parents to talk about good habits
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Alabama
August 26, 2026
Washington State Office
https://youtu.be/HJDbuA_Vdrs
47.043048778804476, -122.89946295277582
Chris Reykdal
We're not trying to build cynical learners. We're trying to build critical thinkers
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Washington
August 25, 2026
DeKalb County School District
https://youtu.be/Kz8Sf8E36S0
33.83295111023128, -84.19461498341212
Dr. Norman Sauce and Dr. Kermit Belcher
AI Can Be an Effective Tool…But It Can Become a Problem Pretty Quickly
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Georgia
August 19, 2026
Bronx North High Schools
https://youtu.be/qYRl6LRezgI
40.86106094087455, -73.89018903558197
AAden Stern
Help them develop knowledge and skills... as opposed to just making them reliant
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New York
August 12, 2026
Elk Grove Unified School District
https://youtu.be/Np5F958y5KQ
38.413123883523625, -121.37261627630167
David E. Reilly
Staying in tune to your child is the greatest safety measure parents can take
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California
August 11, 2026
Newport-Mesa Unified School District
https://youtu.be/B2LMm9cR84I
33.6799048519236, -117.89514527605732
Dr. Kerrie Torres
Use AI to complement their learning… but not as a replacement
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California
July 15, 2026
The Vallejo City Unified School District
https://youtu.be/Fyvd9fVc7xE
38.106366101236446, -122.28009892883595
Rubén Aurelio
The human interactions are really the critical pieces that can't fully be replaced
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California
June 29, 2026
Edison Township Public Schools
https://youtu.be/oURhxNi53g4
40.53379038339986, -74.34831893558186
Dr. Thomas Toohey
We can't be afraid to ask the questions because that's what starts dialogue
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New Jersey
June 23, 2026
Alvin Independent School District
https://youtu.be/_Gl_wnJJHQI
29.419513705828834, -95.24131792024116
Rory Gesch
AI can help us increase the critical thinking and decision-making of a student
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Texas
June 11, 2026
Arizona Department of Education
https://youtu.be/pcWSVgNDwOE
33.44816576794847, -112.09788489054849
Tom Horne
Don't just give them a test at the end of the school year
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Arizona
June 8, 2026
Houston Independent School
https://youtu.be/FOqV-FtJBBQ
29.802361862381478, -95.45435635206158
Brett Stidham and Christine Mai
AI should not replace your critical thinking skills
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Texas
June 3, 2026
Everett Public Schools
https://youtu.be/c4brk6EK_t8
47.966466909663716, -122.204325698223
Dr. Brian Beckley
Screen time does not equal learning time
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Washington
June 10, 2026
Dublin Unified School District
https://youtu.be/DcbqDCak6UU
37.716889478681736, -121.93060091534292
David Wildy
We see a lot of stress and anxiety that's brought forth by screen time
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California
June 1, 2026
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40+ TV/Press News Stories Featuring SmartSocial Podcast Guests
WDEF News 12 Josh Ochs AI Nudify Apps by Smart Social
Fox 17 Nashville TV News Press Fighting AI Nudify Apps
Chicago NBC 5 Josh Ochs AI Safety Dangers by Smart Social
Phoenix Arizona Channel 3-5 Reports on Meta/YouTube Social Media Addiction Case (40th News Clip)
Santa Rosa County School District is partnering with SmartSocial to provide parents guidance on online safety (39th News Clip)
Buckeye Union High School District Partners with SmartSocial TV News Press
Santa Rosa County District Schools Launches SmartSocial in Florida
Los Banos School District SmartSocial TV News Clip
Greenville County Schools Launches SmartSocial
Greenville County Schools Launches SmartSocial TV News Press on Fox Carolina
Lucia Mar USD SmartSocial Press Short Version
Palo Alto USD Partners with SmartSocial To Keep Kids Safe From AI Apps
Poughkeepsie City School Board Partners with SmartSocial to increase online safety
Washington County Tennessee Schools Partnership with SmartSocial com
SmartSocial.com Protects Lucia Mar USD Parents (Press Clip KSBY Ch 6)
Iowa News Now College Community School District news Clip
Iowa News Now College Community School District news Clip
Iowa News Now College Community School District news Clip
KTLA-TV in Los Angeles Reports on Privacy of Social Media and TikTok Silhouette Challenge
Secret Emojis, Hashtags, & Acronyms with Josh Ochs Fox 8 News Clip
Snapchat Drug Dangers KOLD News 13
Josh Ochs Digital Citizenship Have A Dialog With Kids Press
KCTV5 Josh Ochs Feature Press
Josh Ochs KTLA Ch 5 TikTok challenge social media news segment
News Report on Sadfishing and The Dangers to Kids
Josh Ochs Hiding Likes on Facebook ABC Action News Network
Josh Ochs Cyber Bullying Tips on Tulsa OK NBC2 News Segment
Josh Ochs ABC News Segment Instagram Bullying Features
Social Media Impact on Teen Depression Suicide Josh Ochs ABC Action Newscast Tampa Florida
How Turn Social Media Into a Positive Resource ABC Action News Josh Ochs Newscast
YOLO App Josh Ochs on KTLA Ch 5 LA News Segment
Josh Ochs Smart Social ABC27 News Segment
SmartSocial.com Press on KHQ in Coeur d'Alene Idaho
Digital Citizenship Conference Press from CBS2 News LA
Josh Ochs Footprint Friday CBS2 News Press
Footprint Friday CBS2 News Press
Josh Ochs NBC ch 8 Monterey Digital Citizenship Speaker
Josh Ochs San Antonio Texas Fox 29 News Press
Josh Ochs on Ch 12 Kansas News about Digital Citizenship