Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Equity

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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Equity (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Total
Preferred Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Segment, Liberty Capital [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Common Class A [Member]
Segment, Liberty Capital [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Common Class B [Member]
Segment, Liberty Capital [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Common Class C [Member]
SIRIUS XM [Member]
SIRIUS XM [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
SIRIUS XM [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012 $ 6,432 $ 0 $ 3,348 $ 12 $ 3,079 $ (8) $ 1 $ 0 $ 0      
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                        
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent 8,158       8,158              
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest 8,268                      
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest 110         110            
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) (30)     (30)                
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Requisite Service Period Recognition 83   24     59            
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value (140)   (140)       0     (1,143) 30 (1,173)
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues 67                   (32) 99
Equity impact from pro rata distribution to shareholders of a subsidiary (65)   (77) 3   9            
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination 10,841         10,841            
Balance at Jun. 30, 2013 $ 24,313 $ 0 $ 3,153 $ (15) $ 11,237 $ 9,937 $ 1 $ 0 $ 0