Fox Nation Spotlights Modern-Day Cowboys' Hard Work Behind Every Steak

The new Fox Nation special "Cattle Drive: American Cowboy" follows North Dakota ranchers keeping the cowboy tradition alive.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Fox Nation's new special "Cattle Drive: American Cowboy" follows modern-day cowboys in North Dakota as they carry on the hard, unseen work that puts steak on America's tables. The special focuses on third-generation rancher Chad Berger and his crew as they round up and prepare hundreds of cattle for market, showcasing the demanding lifestyle and tradition that has helped build the country.

Why it matters

As more Americans become disconnected from the agricultural roots that once defined much of the country, this special shines a light on the enduring cowboy culture and the critical role ranchers play in sustaining America's beef supply chain.

The details

The Fox Nation special "Cattle Drive: American Cowboy" follows Fox News senior correspondent Mike Tobin as he rides alongside Chad Berger, a third-generation rancher in Mandan, North Dakota, and his crew. The program documents a morning where Berger and his team, including some of his grandchildren, move roughly 450 head of cattle bound for market across the rugged North Dakota terrain in the early hours before dawn.

  • The Fox Nation special "Cattle Drive: American Cowboy" is now available for streaming.
  • Berger has been working cattle since he was a boy, following in his father's footsteps with a tradition he hopes to pass along to his children and grandchildren.

The players

Chad Berger

A third-generation rancher in Mandan, North Dakota, who oversees hundreds of head of cattle across the rolling hills and carries on the cowboy tradition that has helped build the country.

Mike Tobin

A Fox News senior correspondent who joined Berger and his crew for the Fox Nation special "Cattle Drive: American Cowboy" to document the hard, unseen work of modern-day cowboys.

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What they’re saying

“A cowboy, to me, is a man who represents himself well and treats people well and tips your hat to the ladies.”

— Chad Berger (Cattle Drive: American Cowboy* (Fox Nation)

The takeaway

As more Americans become disconnected from the agricultural roots that once defined much of the country, this Fox Nation special shines a light on the enduring cowboy culture and the critical role ranchers like Chad Berger play in sustaining America's beef supply chain through their hard, unseen work.