NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Broadcast Television Programming (Details) - Contractual Rights	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024
Minimum
Amortized intangible assets:
Television programming contract period	1 year
Maximum
Amortized intangible assets:
Television programming contract period	3 years
Contract period utilizing accelerated amortization method	3 years
Sinclair Broadcast Group, LLC | Minimum
Amortized intangible assets:
Television programming contract period	1 year
Sinclair Broadcast Group, LLC | Maximum
Amortized intangible assets:
Television programming contract period	3 years
Contract period utilizing accelerated amortization method	3 years