Note 8 - Income Taxes (Detail) - Significant components of deferred tax liabilities and assets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Deferred tax liabilities:
Net book value of property and equipment	$ 10,656	$ 11,303
Broadcast licenses, goodwill and other intangibles	277,939	269,818
Loan acquisition costs		295
Liability for accrued bonus 481(a) adjustment		101
Restricted stock		2
Total deferred tax liabilities	288,595	281,519
Deferred tax assets:
Liability for accrued consulting	118
Liability for accrued vacation	850	825
Liability for accrued bonus	347	1,308
Loan acquisition costs	1,902
Allowance for doubtful accounts	309	406
Liability under health and welfare plan	636	425
Capital loss carryforwards		280
Liability for pension plan	15,228	13,417
Federal operating loss carryforwards	87,585	97,880
State and local operating loss carryforwards	10,886	13,662
Alternative minimum tax carryforwards	386	386
Unearned income	613	798
Network compensation	414	658
Stock options	508	566
Other	80	458
Total deferred tax assets	119,862	131,069
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets	(3,157)	(4,620)
Net deferred tax assets	116,705	126,449
Deferred tax liabilities, net of deferred tax assets	$ 171,890	$ 155,070