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Investments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Investments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 09, 2024	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of investments			$ 19,985	$ 0	$ 0
Broadcast Music, Inc.
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of investments	$ 18,100
Misfits
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Investment impairment loss		$ 15,000