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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows

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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Mar. 31, 2011
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]    
Net earnings (loss) $ 138 $ 332
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]    
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction 13 21
Amortization of program rights 179 155
Cash payments for program rights (216) (142)
Stock-based compensation 8 11
Cash payments for stock-based Compensation (27) (3)
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net 9 28
Realized and unrealized gains on financial instruments, net (113) (122)
Losses (gains) on disposition of assets, net 0 2
Change in tax accounts from Liberty Interactive, net 0 36
Deferred income tax expense 35 177
Other noncash charges (credits), net 0 (375)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities    
Current and other assets 29 92
Payables and other current liabilities 97 237
Net cash provided by operating activities 94 265
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]    
Cash proceeds from dispositions 87 0
Proceeds from settlement of financial instruments, net (183) 0
Investments in and loans to cost and equity investees (2) (19)
Repayment of loan by cost and equity investees 21 134
Capital expended for property and equipment (2) (3)
Net sales of short term investments (20) 165
Net decrease in restricted cash 680 (79)
Reattribution of cash 0 (264)
Other investing activities, net 0 3
Net cash used by investing activities 581 (63)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]    
Borrowings of debt 0 1
Repayments of debt (751) (19)
Repurchases of Liberty common stock (79) (80)
Other financing activities, net 0 4
Net cash used by financing activities (830) (94)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents (155) 108
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 2,070 2,090
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 1,915 $ 2,198