Livingston recently completed a report that outlines the opportunities should the public broadcasters unite. These include cost efficiencies, a better ability to invest in emerging media to deliver information and a unified voice to advocate for public broadcasting in Alaska.
"We need to protect the core values, quality standards and deep local roots that have sustained public broadcasting in Alaska for more than 30 years," Lindbeck said.
The next step is to develop a plan for how unification could look in reality -- staffing levels, budget and where headquarters would be, Lindbeck said. If unification occurs, it could start as early as next July, he said.
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