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Investments In Affiliates Accounted For Using The Equity Method (SIRIUS XM Consolidated Statement Of Operations) (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Revenue | $ 467 | $ 555 | $ 537 | $ 440 | $ 973 | $ 540 | $ 538 | $ 973 | $ 1,999 | $ 3,024 | $ 2,050 |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | (414) | (396) | (525) | ||||||||
| Amortization | (23) | (32) | (48) | ||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 25 | 111 | 101 | 89 | 293 | 111 | 94 | 459 | 326 | 957 | 195 |
| Interest expense | (33) | (21) | (65) | ||||||||
| Other income (expense), net | 1,686 | 208 | 231 | ||||||||
| Income tax (expense) benefit | 104 | (211) | (600) | (333) | 571 | ||||||
| Net income (loss) from continuing operations | 2,012 | 1,165 | 426 | ||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | 2 | 4 | 3 | ||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Media Corporation shareholders | 1,414 | 836 | 1,000 | ||||||||
| Other income (loss), net | 41 | 5 | 10 | ||||||||
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SIRIUS XM [Member]
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| Revenue | 3,402 | 3,015 | 2,817 | ||||||||
| Cost of revenue | 1,230 | (1,122) | (1,099) | ||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 1,034 | (949) | (915) | ||||||||
| Restructuring charges and other | 0 | 0 | (64) | ||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 872 | 676 | 465 | ||||||||
| Interest expense | 265 | (305) | (296) | ||||||||
| Income tax (expense) benefit | (2,998) | (14) | (5) | ||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Media Corporation shareholders | 3,473 | 427 | 43 | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 266 | (268) | (274) | ||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | (133) | (7) | (120) | ||||||||
| Other income (loss), net | $ 1 | $ 77 | $ (1) | ||||||||
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- Definition
The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total costs related to goods produced and sold during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate expense recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of tangible assets, intangible assets, or depleting assets to periods that benefit from use of the assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Difference between the fair value of payments made and the carrying amount of debt which is extinguished prior to maturity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to the economic entity which may also be defined as revenue less expenses from ongoing operations, after income or loss from equity method investments, but before income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of Net Income (Loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of income or expense from ancillary business-related activities (that is to say, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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The net amount of other income and expense amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income (expense) recognized for the period. Such amounts may include: (a) dividends, (b) interest on securities, (c) net gains or losses on securities, (d) unusual costs, (e) gains or losses on foreign exchange transactions, and (f) miscellaneous other income and expense items. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges. General and administrative expenses include salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, utilities, communication, etc. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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