The TV (at least on the Pride) has just one news channel, CBS.
No CNN, BBC, MSNBC, FOX.
Also, some movies on the TV, but no way to know what is coming up.
I agree that the recent changes cheapen the experience. Carnival is no longer the low price cruise that it once was. MSC has taken that role.
Interesting that other Carnival corporate cruise lines (Princess, HollandAmerica) have not eliminated many of the services that Carnival has.