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In this high-energy episode of *The Unplugged Alpha*, host Rich Cooper delivers a blistering critique of political candidate James Fishback, branding him a 'plugged-in beta male' whose conservative rhetoric on marriage, divorce, and OnlyFans content is both hypocritical and dangerously out of touch with reality. Cooper dissects Fishback’s proposals—such as stripping cheating spouses of all assets and custody—arguing they’re performative pandering to women while ignoring data showing women cheat more than men. He mocks the idea that banning premarital sex while allowing lavish travel for women is logical, calling it a fantasy of the 'what ought to be' crowd. The episode then pivots to broader cultural observations: the rise of 'looks maxing' influencers who use wigs and filters to project an illusion of perfection, the absurdity of media-driven narratives like 'dating is brutal for women in NYC,' and the deep-seated delusions in modern relationships—especially the 'Becky' archetype who settles for men she doesn’t desire. Cooper emphasizes that men should prioritize genuine desire, beauty, and fertility over academic credentials or religious purity, and warns against being manipulated by traditionalist narratives. He closes with a powerful call to reject idealized versions of life and instead see the world as it is—driven by power, money, and self-interest—before it’s too late.