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Investments In Affiliates Accounted For Using The Equity Method - Share Of Earnings (Losses) Of Affiliates (Details)

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Investments In Affiliates Accounted For Using The Equity Method - Share Of Earnings (Losses) Of Affiliates (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017
Mar. 31, 2016
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net $ (4) $ (12)
Liberty Sirius XM Group    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net 3 7
Liberty Sirius XM Group | Sirius XM Canada    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net 3 7
Braves Group    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net 3 2
Formula One Group    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net (10) (21)
Formula One Group | Live Nation    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net (15) (17)
Other | Braves Group    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net 3 2
Other | Formula One Group    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net $ 5 $ (4)