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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands, shares in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Unsatisfied performance obligations | $ 59,600 |  |
Unearned revenue recognized during the year | 8,900 |  |
Capitalized customer acquisition costs | 9,300 | $ 9,700 |
Amortization of customer acquisition costs | 4,200 | 1,000 |
Programming assets, amortization expense, next twelve months | 59,400 |  |
Programming assets, amortization expense, year two | 44,100 |  |
Programming assets, amortization expense, year three | 25,900 |  |
Programming assets, amortization expense, year four | 7,400 |  |
Programming Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five | 3,100 |  |
Programming assets, amortization expense, thereafter | 3,300 |  |
FCC repack receivable | 29,651 | 19,242 |
Deferred FCC repack income | 36,770 | 20,620 |
Estimated liabilities for unpaid claims | $ 9,100 | 9,800 |
Anti-dilutive securities | 1.4 |  | 1.2
Contract with Customer, Liability | $ 10,704 | $ 10,346 |
Journal Media Group | Accounts receivable |  |  |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Estimated liabilities for unpaid claims | $ 1,300 |  |
Television network affiliation relationships |  |  |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Estimated useful life | 20 years |  |
Customer lists and advertiser relationships |  |  |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Estimated useful life | 20 years |  |
FCC licenses | Maximum |  |  |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
FCC license term | 8 years |  |
Operating revenue | Advertising |  |  |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Concentration risk, percentage | 65.00% |  |

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