Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value (Schedule of Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Jun. 30, 2018 |
Jun. 30, 2017 |
Jun. 30, 2018 |
Jun. 30, 2017 |
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| Equity securities | $ (97,478) | $ 51,212 | $ (229,040) | $ 262,497 |
| Investment in Liberty Broadband | (425,538) | 14,939 | (402,917) | 541,206 |
| Variable forward | 63,809 | (5,702) | 72,552 | (5,702) |
| Indemnification obligation | 34,891 | 0 | 63,608 | 0 |
| Exchangeable senior debentures | (4,040) | 0 | (4,040) | 0 |
| Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments, net | $ (428,356) | $ 60,449 | $ (499,837) | $ 798,001 |
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- Definition Change In Fair Value Of Contingencies No definition available.
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- Definition Change In Fair Value Of Long-Term Debt No definition available.
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- Definition Gain (Loss) On Financial Instruments No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of increase (decrease) in the fair value of derivatives recognized in the income statement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition Amount of unrealized and realized gain (loss) on investment in equity security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in net income (FV-NI). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition Amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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