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Information About Liberty's Operating Segments (Reconciliation Of Segment Adjusted OIBDA To Earnings (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes) (Details)

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Information About Liberty's Operating Segments (Reconciliation Of Segment Adjusted OIBDA To Earnings (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2012
Consolidated segment Adjusted OIBDA $ 372 $ 18 $ 643 $ 1
Stock-based compensation (48) (5) (89) (11)
Depreciation and amortization (88) (11) (158) (20)
Interest expense (28) (2) (39) (5)
Dividend and interest income 13 21 25 43
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net (21) 1,281 (4) 1,293
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments, net 61 (73) 158 38
Gains (losses) on dispositions, net 2 0 7,481 0
Other, net (1) 8 (6) 10
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes 262 1,237 8,011 1,349
Starz, LLC [Member]
       
Consolidated segment Adjusted OIBDA 354      
Corporate And Other [Member]
       
Consolidated segment Adjusted OIBDA $ (2) $ (4) $ 0 $ (4)