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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Narrative (Details)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
USD ($)
station
Jun. 30, 2026
USD ($)
station
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items]      
Estimated amortization expense, remainder of 2026 $ 39,100 $ 39,100  
Estimated amortization expense, 2027 74,000 74,000  
Estimated amortization expense, 2028 52,600 52,600  
Estimated amortization expense, 2029 47,800 47,800  
Estimated amortization expense, 2030 47,800 47,800  
Estimated amortization expense, 2031 38,200 38,200  
Estimated amortization expense, in later years $ 241,700 241,700  
Non-cash goodwill impairment charge   $ 966,682  
Local Media      
Goodwill [Line Items]      
Percentage fair value in excess of carrying value 20.00% 20.00%  
Non-cash goodwill impairment charge   $ 0  
Scripps Networks      
Goodwill [Line Items]      
Percentage fair value in excess of carrying value 5.00% 5.00%  
Non-cash goodwill impairment charge $ 967,000 $ 966,682  
Intangible asset impairment $ 169,000    
ION Media      
Goodwill [Line Items]      
Number of stations divested | station 23 23  
Amortizable intangible assets:     $ 422,000
Intangible asset, estimated amortization period 20 years 20 years