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Broadcast Licenses, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Balance | $ 2,874 | $ 326
Acquisitions | 4,533 | 2,548
Balance | 7,407 | 2,874
Radio [Member] |  |
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Balance | 2,874 | 326
Acquisitions | 4,533 | 2,548
Balance | 7,407 | 2,874
Television [Member] |  |
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Balance | 0 | 0
Acquisitions | 0 | 0
Balance | $ 0 | $ 0

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