Podcast subscriptions no longer download

Since a few days ago, my subscribed video podcasts like "Ellen in a minute" and "Meet the Press" have stopped downloading.
Now matter how many times I try to "get" the missing episodes the download never starts and then times out.
The store otherwise seems to be operating normally.
Is there a problem with podcasts over the last few days?
Thanks,
doug

They finally started coming through again a few hours ago. I suspect a Store issue.
doug

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