Intangible Assets and Liabilities Estimated Future Annual Amortization Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
2022 (amount remaining at June 30, 2022)	$ 13,140
2023	18,967
2024	15,032
2025	14,300
2026	10,303
Thereafter	6,288
Total intangible assets subject to amortization (accretion)	78,030
2022 (amount remaining at June 30, 2022)	(230)
2023	0
2024	0
2025	0
2026	0
Thereafter	0
Intangible liabilities, Net	(230)	$ (459)
2022 (amount remaining at June 30, 2022)	12,910
2023	18,967
2024	15,032
2025	14,300
2026	10,303
Thereafter	6,288
Total intangible assets (liabilities), net	$ 77,800

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