Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Consolidated net income (loss)	$ (44,541)	$ 23,820
Reconciling items:
Depreciation and amortization	192,005	207,930
Deferred taxes	(24,184)	(16,425)
Provision for doubtful accounts	2,906	3,311
Other reconciling items - net	5,296	(3,866)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable	4,964	(3,535)
Increase in deferred income	56,511	48,615
Decrease in accrued expenses	(20,576)	(32,894)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other liabilities	(14,382)	3,400
Changes in other operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and dispositions	2,191	(33,924)
Net cash provided by operating activities	160,190	196,432
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(130,796)	(105,774)
Purchases of other operating assets	(9,830)	(3,834)
Proceeds from disposal of assets	7,195	10,178
Change in other - net	(3,425)	794
Net cash used for investing activities	(136,856)	(98,636)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Draws on credit facilities	4,361	0
Payments on credit facilities	(1,962)	(1,893)
Proceeds from long-term debt	2,200,000	0
Payments on long-term debt	(6,262)	(5,878)
Net transfers to Clear Channel Communications	(56,279)	(100,155)
Deferred financing charges	(40,002)	0
Dividends paid	(2,170,396)	0
Change in other - net	(1,878)	(4,608)
Net cash used for financing activities	(72,418)	(112,534)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(2,243)	7,232
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(51,327)	(7,506)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	542,655	624,018
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 491,328	$ 616,512