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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Narrative (Details)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
station
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items]        
Estimated amortization expense of intangible assets for 2026 $ 84,800      
Estimated amortization expense of intangible assets for 2027 81,700      
Estimated amortization expense of intangible assets for 2028 60,300      
Estimated amortization expense of intangible assets for 2029 60,200      
Estimated amortization expense of intangible assets for 2030 60,200      
Estimated amortization expense of intangible assets for later years 406,100      
Net carrying value of intangible assets $ 753,261 $ 856,073    
Number of television stations | station 23      
Impairment of goodwill $ 0 $ 0 $ 952,000  
Sensitivity analysis of fair value, reduction in fair value of reporting unit for 50 basis point increase in discount rate 6.00%      
ION Media        
Goodwill [Line Items]        
Number of stations divested | station 23      
Intangible assets acquired       $ 422,000
Estimated useful life 20 years      
Net carrying value of intangible assets $ 317,000      
Local Media        
Goodwill [Line Items]        
Percentage fair value in excess of carrying value 20.00%      
Scripps Networks        
Goodwill [Line Items]        
Percentage fair value in excess of carrying value 5.00%