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Retirement Plans - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2022
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Bonus plan compensation expense | $ 4,146,000 | $ (5,138,000) |
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, by Type of Compensation, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits | Nonqualified Plan |  |  |
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Bonus plan compensation expense | 4,146,000 | (5,138,000) |
DCP participant deferrals | 1,533,000 | 669,000 |
Contributions by employer | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, by Type of Compensation, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits | Nonqualified Plan | Class B Common Stock |  |  |
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Phantom shares issuable (in shares) | 20,231,452 |  | 21,587,831

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