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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Revenue (less agency commissions) $ 823 $ 801 Close
Operating expenses before depreciation, amortization and loss on disposal of assets, net:     Close
Depreciation 36 35 Close
Amortization of intangible assets 31 49 Close
Loss on disposal of assets, net 0 10 Close
Operating expenses 699 734 CloseClose
Total Operating Expenses 766.0 828.0 0 0 0 Close
Operating income 124 67 Close
Other income (expense):     Close
Miscellaneous income (expense), net 110 (2) Close
Interest expense (115) (104) Close
Total Other Income Expenses -5.0 -109.0 0 0 0 Close
Loss on early extinguishment of debt 0 (3) CloseClose
Income (loss) before income taxes 119 (42) Close
Income tax expense (benefit) 31 (11) Close
Net income (loss) 88 (31) Close
Preferred stock dividends 13 13
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders $ 75 $ (44)
Basic per share information:    
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders (in dollars per share) $ 0.8 $ (0.48)
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares) 94 92
Diluted per share information:    
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders (in dollars per share) $ 0.79 $ (0.48)
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares) 95 92
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share) $ 0.08 $ 0.08
Broadcasting, Segment [Member]    
Revenue (less agency commissions) $ 799 $ 779
Operating expenses before depreciation, amortization and loss on disposal of assets, net:    
Cost of goods and services sold 583 555
Production Companies, Segment [Member]    
Revenue (less agency commissions) 24 22
Operating expenses before depreciation, amortization and loss on disposal of assets, net:    
Cost of goods and services sold 21 59
Other Operating Segment [Member]    
Operating expenses before depreciation, amortization and loss on disposal of assets, net:    
Corporate and administrative 28 26
Depreciation 36 35
Amortization of intangible assets $ 31 $ 49