What happens when certainty becomes more convincing than evidence?

In the early twentieth century, people traveled to Washington's Wilderness Heights believing they had found a path to healing. Guided by Linda Hazzard's controversial fasting treatments, many arrived carrying hope for recovery. For some, that hope ended in tragedy.

In this episode of The Midnight Drive, we revisit the story of Starvation Heights to explore more than a notorious chapter of medical history. We examine why confidence can be so persuasive, how hope shapes our decisions, and why science values questions over certainty. Along the way, we discover that one of history's most enduring lessons isn't about medicine alone, but about the importance of curiosity, humility, and evidence.

Hope is strongest when it's paired with humility.

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