Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Trading Arrangements, by Individual [Table]
Trading Arrangement:
Trading Arrangement [Axis]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Direct operating expenses
Direct Operating Expenses, Adjusted
Direct Operating Expenses, Adjusted
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Change In Contract With Customer, Liability [Roll Forward]
Change In Contract With Customer, Liability [Roll Forward]
Change In Contract With Customer, Liability [Roll Forward]
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Net loss attributable to the Company – common shares, diluted
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, period
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period
Weighted average interest rate
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount
Adjustment to Compensation Amount
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Future Amortization Expense
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, and Capitalized Cost, Software to be Sold, Leased, or Marketed, Estimated Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Common stock
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Line of Credit
Line of Credit [Member]
Restatement Determination Date
Restatement Determination Date
10.875% Second Lien Notes due 2030
10.875% Second Lien Notes due 2030 [Member]
10.875% Second Lien Notes due 2030
Vesting of restricted stock and other (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Current tax expense
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Provision for doubtful accounts
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)
Conversion of Class B Shares to Class A Shares (in shares)
Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Asset-based Revolving Credit Facility due 2027
Asset-based Revolving Credit Facility due 2027
Asset-based Revolving Credit Facility Due 2027 [Member]
Asset-based Revolving Credit Facility Due 2027
Leases [Abstract]
Leases [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Incremental Term Loan Facility due 2026
6.375% Senior Secured Notes [Member]
6.375% Senior Secured Notes [Member]
Broadcast Radio
Broadcast Radio [Member]
Broadcast Radio [Member]
Adjustment to Non-PEO NEO Compensation Footnote
Adjustment to Non-PEO NEO Compensation Footnote [Text Block]
Periodic payment, percentage of principal
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Percentage Of Principal
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Percentage Of Principal
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Abstract]
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
PEO Total Compensation Amount
PEO Total Compensation Amount
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Total capital expenditures
Segment Reporting, Long-Lived Asset, Expenditure for Addition
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Basic (in shares)
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Goodwill accumulated impairment losses
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Outstanding Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Outstanding Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Total Current Liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Customer / advertiser relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Revenue from contracts with customers
Trade and barter revenues
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Loss before income taxes
Loss before income taxes
Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, before Tax
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Information [Line Items]
Award Timing MNPI Disclosure
Award Timing MNPI Disclosure [Text Block]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Other intangibles, net
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, after Accumulated Amortization
Peer Group Total Shareholder Return Amount
Peer Group Total Shareholder Return Amount
Net loss attributable to the Company – common shares, basic
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Accumulated Amortization
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Accumulated Amortization
Total Shareholder Return Vs Peer Group
Total Shareholder Return Vs Peer Group [Text Block]
Maximum borrowings provided under credit facility
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated [Flag]
Current portion of long-term debt
Less: Current portion
Long-Term Debt, Current Maturities
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table]
FCC petitions for declaratory ruling, foreign owned percentage permitted
FCC Petitions For Declaratory Ruling, Foreign Owned Percentage Permitted
FCC Petitions For Declaratory Ruling, Foreign Owned Percentage Permitted
New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Increase (Decrease) in deferred revenue
Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Liability
Schedule of Reportable Segment Results
Segment Reporting [Table Text Block]
Non- controlling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
FCC petitions for declaratory ruling, percentage of voting stock and equity owned by non-US individuals and entities (up to)
FCC Petitions For Declaratory Ruling, Percentage Of Voting Stock And Equity Owned By Non-US Individuals And Entities
FCC Petitions For Declaratory Ruling, Percentage Of Voting Stock And Equity Owned By Non-US Individuals And Entities
Unsecured Debt
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Special warrants, exercise price per share (in dollars per share)
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights
Total Debt
Long-Term Debt
Other secured subsidiary debt
Other Secured Subsidiary Long Term Debt [Member]
Other Secured Subsidiary Long Term Debt [Member]
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Text Block]
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and dispositions:
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Cash used for investing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Equity Awards Adjustments, Excluding Value Reported in Compensation Table
Equity Awards Adjustments, Excluding Value Reported in the Compensation Table [Member]
Subsidiary
Subsidiaries [Member]
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Debt instrument, face amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Equity [Text Block]
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Cost of shares (4,478,864 in 2026 and 2,364,267 in 2025) held in treasury
Treasury Stock, Common, Value
Eliminations
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
7.00% First Lien Notes due 2031
7.00% First Lien Notes due 2031 [Member]
7.00% First Lien Notes due 2031
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Class B Shares
Class B Common Stock
Common Class B [Member]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Current operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Accrued interest
Interest Payable, Current
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Trademarks and tradenames
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Name
Outstanding Recovery, Individual Name
Net loss attributable to the Company per common share:
Net loss attributable to the Company per common share:
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Award Timing, How MNPI Considered
Award Timing, How MNPI Considered [Text Block]
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Peer Group Issuers, Footnote
Peer Group Issuers, Footnote [Text Block]
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL
Intangible Asset, Including Goodwill, after Accumulated Amortization [Abstract]
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Indefinite-lived intangibles - licenses
Intangible Asset, Excluding Goodwill, Indefinite-Lived
Prior Year End Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Any Prior Year that Fail to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Covered Year
Prior Year End Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Any Prior Year that Fail to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Covered Year [Member]
Pension Adjustments Prior Service Cost
Pension Adjustments Prior Service Cost [Member]
Company Selected Measure Name
Company Selected Measure Name
Dividends and other payments to noncontrolling interests
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization of deferred financing charges and note discounts, net
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs and Discounts
Long-term debt
Long-Term Debt, Gross
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Compensation Amount
Outstanding Recovery Compensation Amount
Individual:
Individual [Axis]
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Diluted (in shares)
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Equity Valuation Assumption Difference, Footnote
Equity Valuation Assumption Difference, Footnote [Text Block]
OTHER ASSETS
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Underlying Security Market Price Change
Underlying Security Market Price Change, Percent
Proceeds from credit facilities
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant, and Equipment and Finance Lease Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
Guarantees obligations
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value
(Increase) Decrease in other long-term assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Other
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Less: accumulated depreciation
Property, Plant, and Equipment and Finance Lease Right-of-Use Asset, Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
Decrease in other long-term liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Payments
Award Timing Predetermined
Award Timing Predetermined [Flag]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock, Common [Member]
Letters of credit outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Adjustment To PEO Compensation, Footnote
Adjustment To PEO Compensation, Footnote [Text Block]
Effective tax rates (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Loss on investments
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Investments
Stock options and restricted stock (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-Based Payment Arrangements
Advertising Trade and Barter Transactions
Advertising Trade and Barter Transactions [Member]
Advertising Trade and Barter Transactions
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, General And Administrative Expense, Adjusted
Selling, General And Administrative Expense, Adjusted
All Executive Categories
All Executive Categories [Member]
Pension Adjustments Service Cost
Pension Adjustments Service Cost [Member]
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Operating lease right-of-use assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis]
Schedule of Computation of Loss per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
SEGMENT DATA
Segment Reporting [Text Block]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Long-term line of credit
Long-Term Line of Credit
Expiration Date
Trading Arrangement Expiration Date
Special Warrants
Special Warrants [Member]
Special Warrants [Member]
Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
DENOMINATOR:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Continuing Operation
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted [Flag]
Total Stockholders' Deficit
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other
Other [Member]
Other [Member]
Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Award Amounts Reported in Summary Compensation Table
Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Award Amounts Reported in Summary Compensation Table [Member]
Aggregate Pension Adjustments Service Cost
Aggregate Pension Adjustments Service Cost [Member]
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Audio & Media Services Group
Audio And Media Services Group Segment [Member]
Audio And Media Services Group Segment
Exercise Price
Award Exercise Price
Cash flows from investing activities:
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Vesting of restricted stock and other
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Segment Reporting [Line Items]
Segment Reporting [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
Trade and Barter Transactions
Trade and Barter Transactions [Member]
Trade and Barter Transactions [Member]
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Year-over-Year Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years That are Outstanding and Unvested
Year-over-Year Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years That are Outstanding and Unvested [Member]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
LONG-TERM DEBT
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Payments on long-term debt
Repayments of Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt fees
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures, Table
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount
PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount
Networks
Networks [Member]
Networks [Member]
Secured Debt
Secured Debt [Member]
Adoption Date
Trading Arrangement Adoption Date
Stated interest rate (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Title
Trading Arrangement, Individual Title
Forgone Recovery due to Disqualification of Tax Benefits, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Disqualification of Tax Benefits, Amount
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Restatement does not require Recovery
Restatement Does Not Require Recovery [Text Block]
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]
Change in other, net
Proceeds from (Payment for) Other Financing Activity
Allowance for receivables
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted [Flag]
Deferred taxes
Deferred tax expense
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Selling, general and administrative expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Repayments of debt
Repayments of Debt
Interest expense, net
Interest expense, net
Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating
Net trade and barter
Trade And Barter, Operating Income (Expense)
Trade And Barter, Operating Income (Expense)
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Net Income
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Net Income [Text Block]
Revenue from leases
Operating Lease, Lease Income
7.75% First Lien Notes due 2030
7.75% First Lien Notes due 2030 [Member]
7.75% First Lien Notes due 2030
Outstanding equity awards excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
RSUs
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Schedule of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill
Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
All Adjustments to Compensation
All Adjustments to Compensation [Member]
Corporate
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item, Corporate Nonsegment [Member]
Equity [Abstract]
Equity [Abstract]
Dividends or Other Earnings Paid on Equity Awards not Otherwise Reflected in Total Compensation for Covered Year
Dividends or Other Earnings Paid on Equity Awards not Otherwise Reflected in Total Compensation for Covered Year [Member]
Cash used for operating activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Direct operating expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)
Direct Operating Costs
Expense from cash settled awards
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Cash Used to Settle Award
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Equity, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Digital, excluding Podcast
Digital Non-podcast [Member]
Digital Non-podcast
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Loss on investments, net
Gain (Loss) on Investments
Operating expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Schedule of Income Tax Benefit (Expense)
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Inter-segment elimination
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Schedule of Gross Carrying Amount and Accumulated Amortization for Other Intangible Assets
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived [Table Text Block]
Debt, basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
4.75% Senior Secured Notes due 2028
4.75% Senior Secured Notes Due 2028 [Member]
4.75% Senior Secured Notes Due 2028
City Area Code
City Area Code
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Property, plant and equipment, gross
Property, Plant, and Equipment and Finance Lease Right-of-Use Asset, before Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Document Information [Table]
Document Information [Table]
All Individuals
All Individuals [Member]
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Aggregate market value of debt
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Name
Forgone Recovery, Individual Name
Unrecognized compensation cost, weighted average period (in years)
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Non-GAAP Measure Description
Non-GAAP Measure Description [Text Block]
9.125% First Lien Notes due 2029
9.125% First Lien Notes due 2029 [Member]
9.125% First Lien Notes due 2029
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Total Assets
Assets
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Operating segments
Operating Segments [Member]
5.25% Senior Notes due 2027
5.25% Senior Secured Notes Due 2027 [Member]
5.25% Senior Secured Notes Due 2027 [Member]
Audio and Media Services
Audio And Media Services [Member]
Audio and Media Services [Member]
PEO
PEO [Member]
Special warrants, conversion terms, ownership percentage of common stock (as a percent)
Class Of Warrant Or Right, Conversion Terms, Ownership Of Common Stock, Percent
Class Of Warrant Or Right, Conversion Terms, Ownership Of Common Stock, Percent
Total Share-Based Compensation Expense
Share-based compensation expense
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Goodwill
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Goodwill
Forgone Recovery due to Violation of Home Country Law, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Violation of Home Country Law, Amount
Revenue recognized, included in beginning balance
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Accumulated Deficit
Retained Earnings [Member]
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Non-cash impairment charge on operating lease
Operating Lease, Impairment Loss
Erroneously Awarded Compensation Recovery
Erroneously Awarded Compensation Recovery [Table]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Common stock and Warrants, shares outstanding (in shares)
Beginning balance (in shares)
Ending balance (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Award Timing Disclosures [Line Items]
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Cash provided by (used for) financing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Total Shareholder Return Amount
Total Shareholder Return Amount
Increase in prepaid & other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Amortization expense related to definite-lived intangible assets
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Amortization Expense
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived [Line Items]
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived [Line Items]
Reconciling items:
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity [Abstract]
Total revenue
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Cash flows from financing activities:
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Special warrants, conversion terms, ownership percentage of capital stock or voting interests (as a percent)
Class Of Warrant Or Right, Conversion Terms, Ownership Of Capital Stock Or Voting Interests, Percent
Class Of Warrant Or Right, Conversion Terms, Ownership Of Capital Stock Or Voting Interests, Percent
Line of credit, remaining borrowing availability
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization
Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization
Surety bonds
Surety Bond [Member]
NUMERATOR:
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic [Abstract]
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Class [Axis]
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Class [Axis]
Equity Awards Adjustments, Footnote
Equity Awards Adjustments, Footnote [Text Block]
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL
Intangible Asset and Goodwill [Text Block]
Underlying Securities
Award Underlying Securities Amount
Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
REVENUE
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Increase (Decrease) in accrued interest
Increase (Decrease) in Interest Payable, Net
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid Expense, Current
Total trade and barter income
Trade And Barter Income Net
Trade And Barter Income Net
Construction in progress
Construction in Progress [Member]
Change in other, net
Payment for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activity
Segment Reporting [Table]
Segment Reporting [Table]
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
All Trading Arrangements
All Trading Arrangements [Member]
Other Performance Measure, Amount
Other Performance Measure, Amount
Award Timing MNPI Considered
Award Timing MNPI Considered [Flag]
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Revenue, remaining performance obligation
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Non-PEO NEO Average Total Compensation Amount
Non-PEO NEO Average Total Compensation Amount
Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Prior Year Equity Awards Vested in Covered Year
Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Prior Year Equity Awards Vested in Covered Year [Member]
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted [Flag]
Share-based compensation
Shares Issued, Value, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Land, buildings and improvements
Land, Buildings and Improvements [Member]
Sponsorship and Events
Sponsorship And Events [Member]
Sponsorship and Events [Member]
Dividend declared and paid to noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Impairment charges
Impairment charges
Impairment charges
Asset, Impairment Loss
Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation Disclosure [Line Items]
Common stock and Warrants, shares issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Measure:
Measure [Axis]
Shares held in treasury (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares
Total segment assets
Segment Assets
Segment Assets
Schedule of Barter and Trade Revenues and Expenses
Barter And Trade Revenues And Expenses [Table Text Block]
Barter And Trade Revenues And Expenses Table [Text Block]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Decrease in accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Class A Shares
Class A Common Stock
Common Class A [Member]
8.375% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2027
8.375% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2027 [Member]
8.375% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2027
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Other Measure
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Other Measure [Text Block]
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Comprehensive loss attributable to the Company
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Termination Date
Trading Arrangement Termination Date
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Line Items]
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Total Shareholder Return
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Total Shareholder Return [Text Block]
MNPI Disclosure Timed for Compensation Value
MNPI Disclosure Timed for Compensation Value [Flag]
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Incremental Term Loan Facility due 2026
Incremental Term Loan Facility Due 2026 [Member]
Incremental Term Loan Facility Due 2026
Document Type
Document Type
Accrued expenses
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Fair Value as of Grant Date
Award Grant Date Fair Value
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Loss on disposal of operating and other assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Table]
Pay vs Performance Disclosure, Table
Pay vs Performance [Table Text Block]
Arrangement Duration
Trading Arrangement Duration
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Not Adopted
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Not Adopted [Text Block]
Commercial standby letters of credit
Financial Standby Letter of Credit [Member]
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 6)
Commitments and Contingencies
Gross Carrying Amount
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, before Accumulated Amortization
Revenue
Revenue, total
Revenues
Changed Peer Group, Footnote
Changed Peer Group, Footnote [Text Block]
2030
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Estimated Amortization Expense, Year Four
Equity in loss of nonconsolidated affiliates
Equity in loss of nonconsolidated subsidiaries
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Forgone Recovery due to Expense of Enforcement, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Expense of Enforcement, Amount
Executive Category:
Executive Category [Axis]
Award vesting period (in months)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Goodwill
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Furniture and other equipment
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Class [Domain]
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Class [Domain]
Computer equipment and software
Computer Equipment and Software [Member]
Computer Equipment and Software
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Non-PEO NEO Average Compensation Actually Paid Amount
Non-PEO NEO Average Compensation Actually Paid Amount
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
2027
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Estimated Amortization Expense, Year One
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
PEO Name
PEO Name
Decrease in accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash
Schedule of Short-Term Debt [Table]
Short-Term Debt [Table]
Cash paid for income taxes
Income Tax Paid, before Refund Received
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Long-Lived Asset, Class [Axis]
Stock Price or TSR Estimation Method
Stock Price or TSR Estimation Method [Text Block]
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Barter revenues for investments
Trade And Barter, Investment Revenue
Trade And Barter, Investment Revenue
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Continuing Operation
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived [Table]
Increase (Decrease) in accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Base Rate
Base Rate [Member]
Podcast
Digital Podcast [Member]
Digital Podcast [Member]
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Not Yet Determined
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Not Yet Determined [Text Block]
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement [Text Block]
Non-NEOs
Non-NEOs [Member]
Vesting Date Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in Covered Year
Vesting Date Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in Covered Year [Member]
Total available liquidity amount
Total Available Liquidity Amount
Total Available Liquidity Amount
Comprehensive loss
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Share-based compensation
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
2028
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Estimated Amortization Expense, Year Two
Deferred revenue from contracts with customers:
Deferred Revenue From Contracts With Customers [Abstract]
Deferred Revenue From Contracts With Customers
Towers, transmitters and studio equipment
Towers Transmitters And Studio Equipment [Member]
Towers Transmitters And Studio Equipment [Member]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Outstanding
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Conversion of Special Warrants to Class A and Class B Shares (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities
LEASES
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-Term Debt, Type [Domain]
Basic (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Payments for repurchase of iHRT stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Total Current Assets
Assets, Current
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Insider Trading Arrangements [Line Items]
Long-term debt
Total long-term debt
Long-Term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Named Executive Officers, Footnote
Named Executive Officers, Footnote [Text Block]
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $28,738 in 2026 and $30,467 in 2025
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Aggregate Change in Present Value of Accumulated Benefit for All Pension Plans Reported in Summary Compensation Table
Aggregate Change in Present Value of Accumulated Benefit for All Pension Plans Reported in Summary Compensation Table [Member]
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures [Table]
Short-Term Debt [Line Items]
Short-Term Debt [Line Items]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Multiplatform Group
Multiplatform Group Segment [Member]
Multiplatform Group Segment
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Company Selected Measure
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Company Selected Measure [Text Block]
Term Loan Facility due 2026
Term Loan Facility Due 2026 [Member]
Term Loan Facility Due 2026 [Member]
Cover [Abstract]
Cover [Abstract]
Reclassifications
Reclassification, Comparability Adjustment [Policy Text Block]
Performance RSUs
Performance RSUs [Member]
Performance RSUs
Foreign currency
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation, Gain (Loss)
Equity Awards Adjustments
Equity Awards Adjustments [Member]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit
Liabilities and Equity
Deferred revenue
Contract With Customer, Including Other Liabilities, Current
Contract With Customer, Including Other Liabilities, Current
Options
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Noncontrolling interest
Equity, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Additional 402(v) Disclosure
Additional 402(v) Disclosure [Text Block]
Restructuring expenses
Restructuring Charges
Tabular List, Table
Tabular List [Table Text Block]
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Schedule of Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Cost by Plan
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Cost by Plan [Table Text Block]
Other income (expense), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
2031
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Estimated Amortization Expense, Year Five
2029
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Estimated Amortization Expense, Year Three
Other operating expense
Other operating expense, net
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net
Name
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures, Individual Name
Year-end Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Covered Year that are Outstanding and Unvested
Year-end Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Covered Year that are Outstanding and Unvested [Member]
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, Plant, and Equipment, after Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Long-Lived Asset, Class [Domain]
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Table]
Preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, 100,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Adjustment to Compensation:
Adjustment to Compensation [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated [Flag]
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Cash paid for interest
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activity
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Aggregate Available
Trading Arrangement, Securities Aggregate Available Amount
Name
Measure Name
INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Line Items]
Other reconciling items, net
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Name
Trading Arrangement, Individual Name
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalent
Corporate expenses
Corporate Expenses
Corporate Expenses
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Contract With Customer, Liability, Excluding Leases
Contract With Customer, Liability, Excluding Leases
Operating lease expense
Operating Lease, Expense
Company Selected Measure Amount
Company Selected Measure Amount
Awards Vesting Based On Service Conditions
Awards Vesting Based On Service Conditions [Member]
Awards Vesting Based On Service Conditions
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)
Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) [Member]
Talent and other contracts
Talent Contracts [Member]
Talent Contracts [Member]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Stock, Class of Stock [Table]
Net loss
Net loss
Net loss
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
CURRENT ASSETS
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Digital Audio Group
Digital Audio Group Segment [Member]
Digital Audio Group Segment
Non-PEO NEO
Non-PEO NEO [Member]
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Income tax expense
Income tax expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Additions, net of revenue recognized during period, and other
Contract With Customer, Liability, Additions During Period
Contract With Customer, Liability, Additions During Period
Trade and barter expenses
Cost of Product and Service Sold
Award Timing Method
Award Timing Method [Text Block]
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect and Discontinued Operation
Forgone Recovery, Explanation of Impracticability
Forgone Recovery, Explanation of Impracticability [Text Block]
Net loss attributable to the Company
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-Term Debt, Type [Axis]
Erroneous Compensation Analysis
Erroneous Compensation Analysis [Text Block]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Restatement Determination Date:
Restatement Determination Date [Axis]
Special warrants, number of securities called by each warrant (in shares)
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right
Barter and trade income
Barter and Trade Income
Barter and Trade Income
Debt Premium
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium
Schedule of Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability
Contract with Customer, Contract Asset, Contract Liability, and Receivable [Table Text Block]
Term Loan Facility Due 2029
Term Loan Facility Due 2029 [Member]
Term Loan Facility Due 2029
Pension Benefits Adjustments, Footnote
Pension Benefits Adjustments, Footnote [Text Block]