Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) - Intangible Assets and Related Accumulated Amortization (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Intangible assets not subject to amortization:
Broadcast licenses	$ (69,613)	$ (68,145)
Broadcast licenses	936,806	838,982
Goodwill	320,127	184,409
Gross	1,367,518	1,094,180
Accumulated amortization	(69,613)	(68,145)
Net	1,297,905	1,026,035
Broadcast Licenses [Member]
Intangible assets not subject to amortization:
Broadcast licenses	990,505	892,681
Broadcast licenses	(53,699)	(53,699)
Broadcast licenses	936,806	838,982
Accumulated amortization	(53,699)	(53,699)
Goodwill Not Amortizable [Member]
Intangible assets not subject to amortization:
Goodwill	320,127	184,409
Goodwill	320,127	184,409
Intangible Assets Not Subject to Amortization [Member]
Intangible assets not subject to amortization:
Broadcast licenses	(53,699)	(53,699)
Gross	1,310,632	1,077,090
Accumulated amortization	(53,699)	(53,699)
Net	1,256,933	1,023,391
Licensing Agreements [Member]
Intangible assets not subject to amortization:
Broadcast licenses	(1,265)	(1,264)
Gross	1,265	1,264
Accumulated amortization	(1,265)	(1,264)
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Intangible assets not subject to amortization:
Broadcast licenses	(14,649)	(13,182)
Gross	55,621	15,826
Accumulated amortization	(14,649)	(13,182)
Net	40,972	2,644
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization [Member]
Intangible assets not subject to amortization:
Broadcast licenses	(15,914)	(14,446)
Gross	56,886	17,090
Accumulated amortization	(15,914)	(14,446)
Net	$ 40,972	$ 2,644