Cannot subscribe to podcasts; no podcast icon under source list

Hi, all. I scanned the first couple of pages of threads under this forum and didn't read any threads that helped me. I downloaded my first couple of podcasts ever last week, going directly through npr.org. I wanted to try subscribing through the itunes store, but I can't click on subscribe (I tried several different podcasts). When I double click on the podcast at the bottom, it won't play. I read a bit in the help section on itunes, and I thought it said I should look for a podcast icon under my source list. I don't have such an icon. I just clicked on itunes store and then clicked on podcasts. I double-checked and I do have the most recent itunes. Also, I have wireless internet and I'm always connected to it when my laptop is on.
Any advice appreciated; thank you!

I'm not sure I totally understand what your problem is, but a couple of things to note...
1. To get Podcasts to show in your Source list, go to iTunes Preferences, General and put a check next to Podcasts.
2. Did you download the podcasts from the iTunes Store or from NPR's Web site? Podcasts downloaded from sources other iTunes will usually go into your Music library along with all your music tracks.
Does that help at all? Not sure what you mean when you say: "When I double click on the podcast at the bottom, it won't play." What window are you in? The bottom of what? Please explain further.

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