Problem updating podcasts

Hello,
My podcasts aren't updating. I checked the settings under "preferences" and it read that next check would be 12/28/06, and well today is 1/6/06. What is going on? I've got it set to check for updates everyday, yet it's not doing it. Please advise.
Thanks!

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