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Segment Information - Narrative (Details)	Jun. 30, 2019 affiliate low_power_station
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Local Media | ABC affiliates
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Number of affiliates	18
Local Media | NBC affiliates
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Number of affiliates	11
Local Media | CBS affiliates
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Number of affiliates	7
Local Media | FOX affiliates
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Number of affiliates	2
Local Media | My TV Affiliates
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Number of affiliates	2
Local Media | CW affiliate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of affiliates	1
Local Media | Independent station
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Number of affiliates	2

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