STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS - Inputs to Model the Value of Options Granted (Details) - SARs	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Assumptions used in valuation
Risk-free interest rate	4.40%	1.60%	0.60%
Expected years to exercise	5 years	5 years	5 years
Expected volatility	52.10%	49.60%	48.20%
Annual dividend yield	6.80%	3.00%	2.50%
Sinclair Broadcast Group, LLC
Assumptions used in valuation
Risk-free interest rate	4.40%	1.60%	0.60%
Expected years to exercise	5 years	5 years	5 years
Expected volatility	52.10%	49.60%	48.20%
Annual dividend yield	6.80%	3.00%	2.50%