Basis of Presentation (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions  | 
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 09, 2018  | 
 Sep. 30, 2018  
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 Sep. 30, 2018  
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| Liberty Media | Affiliated Entity | |||
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| Reimbursable expenses | $ 2.1 | $ 6.0 | |
| Liberty Ventures | |||
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| Shares redemption ratio | 1 | ||
| Liberty Ventures | Series A common stock | |||
| Class of Stock [Line Items] | |||
| Shares redemption ratio | 1 | ||
| Liberty Ventures | Series B common stock | |||
| Class of Stock [Line Items] | |||
| Shares redemption ratio | 1 | 
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