In the highly personal interview, Malone, the billionaire cable magnate and Chairman of Liberty Global, talked about his personal wealth and about being the largest landowner in America, with more than two million acres.

Malone said his main goal in buying land is preservation and he hopes to buy more. He said his properties, which include timberland and ranches, is also a steady business and good protection against inflation.

Article: David Faber and Robert Frank, CNBC