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Loss Contingency, Number of Other Broadcasters

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Loss Contingency, Voluntary Contribution

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Represents the number of television stations owned by the entity.

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Amount awarded to other party in judgment or settlement of litigation.

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The value (monetary amount) of the award the plaintiff seeks in the legal matter.

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) $ in Thousands									1 Months Ended
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 21, 2022 USD ($) station	Jul. 28, 2021 USD ($)	Oct. 15, 2020 USD ($)	Sep. 02, 2020 USD ($)	Aug. 19, 2020 USD ($)	Jun. 08, 2020 petition	May 22, 2020 USD ($)	Nov. 06, 2018 lawsuit	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2026 station	Jul. 09, 2025 USD ($)	Jun. 27, 2025 USD ($)	Jul. 19, 2024 USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2018 broadcaster
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of television stations owned \| station											178
Marquee
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Guarantee, amount sought														$ 29,000
Unfavorable Regulatory Action
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Proposed fine	$ 2,700			$ 9,000						$ 13,000
Proposed fine per station			$ 25	$ 500
Issuance of forfeiture penalty upheld		$ 500
Number of television stations owned \| station	83
Loss contingency, damages sought, total	$ 3,400
Voluntary contribution												$ 500	$ 500
Unfavorable Regulatory Action \| Minimum
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Proposed fine per station	20
Unfavorable Regulatory Action \| Maximum
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Proposed fine per station	$ 26
Breach of Merger Agreement
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Amount awarded to other party							$ 48,000
Cash payments for legal settlements					$ 48,000
Compliance plan term							4 years
Number of petitions filed \| petition						2
Various Cases Alleging Violation of Sherman Antitrust Act
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Amount awarded to other party									$ 48,000
Loss contingency, new claims filed, number (lawsuit) \| lawsuit								22
Loss contingency, number of other broadcasters \| broadcaster															13