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Investments In Affiliates Accounted For Using The Equity Method (Details 1)

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Investments In Affiliates Accounted For Using The Equity Method (Details 1) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2015
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2015
Sep. 30, 2014
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net $ 29 $ (6) $ (8) $ (53)
Live Nation        
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net 23 21 6 18
Sirius XM Canada        
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net 1 2 (3) 3
Charter Communications        
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net   (34)   (87)
Excess basis amortization in share of earnings (loss)   21   53
Equity method investment, other        
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net $ 5 $ 5 $ (11) $ 13