Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

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 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2015
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2015
Jun. 30, 2014
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net   $ (12) $ (37) $ (47)
Live Nation        
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net $ 1 11 (17) (3)
Sirius XM Canada        
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net 3   (4) 1
Charter Communications        
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net   (25)   (53)
Excess basis amortization in share of earnings (loss)   13   32
Equity method investment, other        
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net $ (4) $ 2 $ (16) $ 8