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Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations - Additional Information (Details) - Subsequent Event [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 6 Months Ended
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Jul. 10, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2020
Scenario, Forecast | Nexstar Media Group, Inc. |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses and Interests in Affiliates |  | $ 75
Disposed of by sale | Stitcher Podcasting Business |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration | $ 325 |
Proceeds from Divestiture of Interest in Consolidated Subsidiaries | 265 |
Disposed of by sale | Earnout [Member] | Stitcher Podcasting Business |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Earnout Based 2020 Financial Results | 30 |
Disposed of by sale | Earnout Based On 2021 Financial Results [Member] | Stitcher Podcasting Business |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Earnout Based 2020 Financial Results | $ 30 |

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