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Related Party Transactions - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2026 | Dec. 31, 2025
Equity Method Investee |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Accrued liabilities | $ 18,204 | $ 18,204
Dolan Family Group |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Common stock exercisable term | 60 days |
Common Class B |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Common stock, par or stated value per share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01
Common Class A |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Common stock, par or stated value per share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01
Dolan Family Group |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by parent | 72.00% |
Dolan Family Group | Common Class B |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by parent | 100.00% |
Common stock, par or stated value per share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.01 |
Dolan Family Group | Common Class A |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by parent | 6.30% |

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