GOODWILL AND RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES (Details 2) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012
Goodwill, Beginning balance at December 31, 2011	$ 272,037,000
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease)	0
Goodwill, Beginning balance at June 30, 2012	272,037,000
Radio Broadcasting Segment [Member]
Goodwill, Beginning balance at December 31, 2011	70,800,000
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease)	0
Goodwill, Beginning balance at June 30, 2012	70,800,000
Reach Media Segment [Member]
Goodwill, Beginning balance at December 31, 2011	14,400,000
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease)	0
Goodwill, Beginning balance at June 30, 2012	14,400,000
Internet Segment [Member]
Goodwill, Beginning balance at December 31, 2011	21,800,000
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease)	0
Goodwill, Beginning balance at June 30, 2012	21,800,000
Cable Television Segment [Member]
Goodwill, Beginning balance at December 31, 2011	165,000,000
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease)	0
Goodwill, Beginning balance at June 30, 2012	$ 165,000,000