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Information About Liberty's Operating Segments (Details)

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Information About Liberty's Operating Segments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2016
Jun. 30, 2015
Jun. 30, 2016
Jun. 30, 2015
Operating Activities And Reporting Information By Segment [Line Items]        
Revenue, Net $ 1,366 $ 1,222 $ 2,570 $ 2,303
Adjusted OIBDA 455 418 846 791
Liberty Sirius XM Group        
Operating Activities And Reporting Information By Segment [Line Items]        
Revenue, Net 1,235 1,119 2,435 2,195
Adjusted OIBDA 450 420 889 824
Liberty Sirius XM Group | SIRIUS XM        
Operating Activities And Reporting Information By Segment [Line Items]        
Revenue, Net 1,235 1,119 2,435 2,195
Adjusted OIBDA 451 420 890 824
Liberty Sirius XM Group | Corporate And Other        
Operating Activities And Reporting Information By Segment [Line Items]        
Adjusted OIBDA (1)   (1)  
Liberty Braves Group        
Operating Activities And Reporting Information By Segment [Line Items]        
Revenue, Net 131 103 135 108
Adjusted OIBDA 12 5 (24) (16)
Liberty Braves Group | Corporate And Other        
Operating Activities And Reporting Information By Segment [Line Items]        
Revenue, Net 131 103 135 108
Adjusted OIBDA 12 5 (24) (16)
Liberty Media Group        
Operating Activities And Reporting Information By Segment [Line Items]        
Adjusted OIBDA (7) (7) (19) (17)
Liberty Media Group | Corporate And Other        
Operating Activities And Reporting Information By Segment [Line Items]        
Adjusted OIBDA $ (7) $ (7) $ (19) $ (17)