Do experts like Dr. Drew get paid to be on shows like GMA or CNN?

They sure do, about $18,000 a visit. They don't do these shows because they are nice guys, it's all about money.

Yes

Would you do it for free? I didn't think so!!

yes they do

hell yea,,,,,,,,,nobody wud grant you a dead rat for free,,,,nt literally bt thats the reality of life and the showbiz

I do not think they are paid but in some cases they hire experts in a variety of issues and call them Consultants so they can have access to them as news stories come up. These people are paid. Others love to go on TV even if they are not paid because it will improve their visibility, which will make money for their books and speaking engagements.

They can put on their resume that they are on network TV.

Usually not. It is the promotion of their books that is their great reward. After someone like that appears on television, their book sales sky rocket. People are such followers!

they most certainly do, it's their expertise that the news channels and what not are desiring, and they definitely pay for it.