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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of goodwill
Goodwill consisted of the following:
(in thousands)Local MediaScripps NetworksOtherTotal
Gross balance as of December 31, 2024$1,122,408 $2,028,890 $7,190 $3,158,488 
Accumulated impairment losses(216,914)(973,000)— (1,189,914)
Net balance as of December 31, 2024$905,494 $1,055,890 $7,190 $1,968,574 
Gross balance as of June 30, 2025$1,122,408 $2,028,890 $7,190 $3,158,488 
Accumulated impairment losses(216,914)(973,000)— (1,189,914)
Net balance as of June 30, 2025$905,494 $1,055,890 $7,190 $1,968,574 
Schedule of other finite-lived intangible assets
Other intangible assets consisted of the following:
(in thousands)As of 
June 30, 
2025		As of 
December 31, 
2024
Amortizable intangible assets:
Carrying amount:
Television affiliation relationships$1,060,244 $1,060,244 
Customer lists and advertiser relationships220,997 220,997 
Other139,141 137,997 
Total carrying amount1,420,382 1,419,238 
Accumulated amortization:
Television affiliation relationships(357,269)(330,233)
Customer lists and advertiser relationships(167,676)(156,310)
Other(84,331)(76,622)
Total accumulated amortization(609,276)(563,165)
Net amortizable intangible assets811,106 856,073 
Indefinite-lived intangible assets — FCC licenses779,415 779,415 
Total other intangible assets$1,590,521 $1,635,488 
Schedule of indefinite-lived intangible assets
Other intangible assets consisted of the following:
(in thousands)As of 
June 30, 
2025		As of 
December 31, 
2024
Amortizable intangible assets:
Carrying amount:
Television affiliation relationships$1,060,244 $1,060,244 
Customer lists and advertiser relationships220,997 220,997 
Other139,141 137,997 
Total carrying amount1,420,382 1,419,238 
Accumulated amortization:
Television affiliation relationships(357,269)(330,233)
Customer lists and advertiser relationships(167,676)(156,310)
Other(84,331)(76,622)
Total accumulated amortization(609,276)(563,165)
Net amortizable intangible assets811,106 856,073 
Indefinite-lived intangible assets — FCC licenses779,415 779,415 
Total other intangible assets$1,590,521 $1,635,488