Segment Information - Disaggregation of Revenue Generating Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	$ 646,300	$ 566,529	$ 1,781,393	$ 1,677,143
Core advertising
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	315,849	346,037	986,141	1,061,868
Political
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	131,403	9,130	176,850	16,501
Distribution
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	191,772	203,859	593,931	571,320
Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	$ 7,276	$ 7,503	$ 24,471	$ 27,454