Segment Information - Reconciliation of Goodwill and Intangible Assets from Segments to Consolidated (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Goodwill and intangible assets, net	$ 5,815	$ 7,573
News Media
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Goodwill and intangible assets, net	277	881
Subscription Video Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Goodwill and intangible assets, net	1,513	2,595
Dow Jones
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Goodwill and intangible assets, net	1,722	1,736
Book Publishing
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Goodwill and intangible assets, net	748	772
Digital Real Estate Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Goodwill and intangible assets, net	1,555	1,589
Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Goodwill and intangible assets, net	$ 0	$ 0