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Segment Information - Narrative (Details) | Sep. 30, 2019 affiliate low_power_station
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |
Number of low power stations operated | low_power_station | 9
Local Media | ABC affiliates |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |
Number of affiliates | 18
Local Media | NBC affiliates |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |
Number of affiliates | 11
Local Media | CBS affiliates |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |
Number of affiliates | 9
Local Media | FOX affiliates |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |
Number of affiliates | 4
Local Media | My TV Affiliates |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |
Number of affiliates | 2
Local Media | CW affiliate |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |
Number of affiliates | 5
Local Media | Independent station |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |
Number of affiliates | 2

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