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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Earnings (Loss)

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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Earnings (Loss) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Mar. 31, 2011
Net earnings (loss) $ 138 $ 332
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes:    
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax 3 (24)
Recognition of previously unrealized (gains) losses on available-for-sale securities, net 0 (6)
Other (4) 1
Other comprehensive earnings (loss) (1) (29)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest 137 303
Less comprehensive earnings attributable to the noncontrolling interests 1 1
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Media Corporation shareholders 136 302
Segment, Liberty Capital [Member]
   
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes:    
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Media Corporation shareholders 136 255
Segment, Liberty Starz [Member]
   
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes:    
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty Media Corporation shareholders   $ 47