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Other Liabilities - Narrative (Details) - ION Media - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Jan. 07, 2021
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Uncertain tax position liabilities assumed in acquisition		$ 25,300
Uncertain tax liabilities assumed in acquisition related to DPAD		$ 21,000
Tax settlement related to DPAD	$ 12,500

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Amount of increase (decrease) to previously recorded tax expense. Includes, but is not limited to, significant settlements of income tax disputes, and unusual tax positions or infrequent actions taken by the entity, including tax assessment reversal, and IRS tax settlement.

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