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, 2019 |
Jun. 30, 2018 |
Jun. 30, 2019 |
Jun. 30, 2018 |
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| Equity securities | $ 258,718 | $ (97,478) | $ 593,038 | $ (229,040) |
| Investment in Liberty Broadband | 532,669 | (425,538) | 1,373,928 | (402,917) |
| Derivative instruments | (47,217) | 63,809 | (118,361) | 72,552 |
| Indemnification obligation | (23,031) | 34,891 | (54,826) | 63,608 |
| Exchangeable senior debentures | (42,041) | (4,040) | (105,081) | (4,040) |
| Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments, net | $ 679,098 | $ (428,356) | $ 1,688,698 | $ (499,837) |
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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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