Dennis Rodman: Kim Jong Un Probably a ‘Madman’ Who He Can’t Discuss Politics With

Dennis Rodman, former U.S. basketball star, in Vatican City shortly after his visit to North Korea in February. Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Since Dennis Rodman stopped playing in the NBA, he’s gotten himself into the spotlight for his regular trips to North Korea.

He told Stephen Colbert on the “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” Wednesday, Dec. 13, that while he’s friends with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, he’s not so buddy-buddy that they can discuss politics.