Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Significant departmental expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026	Mar. 31, 2025
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Programming and Technical	$ 6,864	$ 7,204
Station General and Administrative	6,999	7,152
Selling	5,149	5,161
Digital	2,312	1,665
Other	688	781
Station Operating Expense	$ 22,012	$ 21,963

The amount of digital media expenses incurred during the period.

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Expenses of managing and administering the affairs of an entity, including affiliates of the reporting entity, which are not directly or indirectly associated with the manufacture, sale or creation of a product or product line included in operating expenses.

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The amount of programming and technical expenses incurred during the period.

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