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Number of television markets.

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The percent of US television households reached through television markets.

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The amount of total proceeds from project.

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Proceeds from securitizations of receivables treated as collateralized borrowings, which are classified as financing transactions.

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Note 1 - Basis of Presentation (Details Textual) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Feb. 08, 2024 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($) Rate	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Feb. 23, 2023 USD ($)
Number of Operating Segments		2
Number of Television Markets		114
Percent of US Television Households Reached (Rate) \| Rate		36.00%
Number of Television Markets with Top-Rated Stations		79
Number of Television Markets with First and/or Second Rated Stations		102
Proceeds from Sale of Long-Term Investments		$ 110	$ 0
Debt Instrument, Variable Interest Rate, Type [Extensible Enumeration]		Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) [Member]
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. [Member]
Accounts Receivable Securitization Program Maximum Capacity					$ 300
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		1.00%
Proceeds from Accounts Receivable Securitization		$ 300		$ 300
Accounts Receivable Securitization, Unsold Receivables		307		$ 296
Accounts Receivable Securitization, Total Receivables		607	597
Accounts Receivable Securitization, Charge for Discount			9
Sale Agreement with the Doraville Community Improvement District [Member]
Total Proceeds From Project		$ 5	$ 26
Broadcast Music Inc. [Member]
Proceeds from Sale of Long-Term Investments	$ 110