SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION - Recognized Non-Cash Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2022 |
Dec. 31, 2021 |
Dec. 31, 2020 |
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Stock-based compensation expense included in operating expenses | $ 8,329 | $ 12,934 | $ 9,255 |
| Income tax benefit | 1,656 | 2,929 | 2,222 |
| After-tax stock-based compensation expense | 6,673 | 10,005 | 7,033 |
| Station operating expenses | |||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Stock-based compensation expense included in operating expenses | 3,290 | 4,181 | 2,348 |
| Corporate general and administrative expenses | |||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Stock-based compensation expense included in operating expenses | $ 5,039 | $ 8,753 | $ 6,907 |