Emmis (EMMS) 10-K 2002 FY Annual report

                          CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS



As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our report
included in this Form 10-K, into the Company's previously filed Registration Statements File
No. 33-83890, No. 333-14657, No. 333-42878, No. 333-62172 and No. 333-71904.





                                                   /s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
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                                                   ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP


Indianapolis, Indiana,
May 13, 2002.